Argentina Abolishes 90-Year-Old Regulations on Vegetable Exports

The Argentine government has officially repealed Decree No. 71178, a regulation dating back to 1935 that imposed quality inspection, packaging, and transportation requirements on vegetable exports. The move was enacted through Decree No. 318/2025, signaling a broader effort to modernize trade regulations and reduce bureaucratic burdens.

Authorities clarified that the elimination of these longstanding restrictions will not compromise food safety or hygiene standards, as exported vegetables will remain under the oversight of Senasa - Argentina's National Food Safety and Quality Service.

"Outdated regulations create confusion within the industry and hinder both trade flows and the efficiency of government oversight," the government said in a statement.

The decision was praised by the Minister of National Transformation and Deregulation, who emphasized that Senasa has for years gone beyond its core responsibilities, overseeing not only product safety but also production processes and quality standards.

"In a liberal government such as the one led by President Javier Milei, it is the market - not the state - that should validate and assess quality and production methods," the minister stated. He further highlighted that the government's current focus is on sanitary inspections and compliance with international trade norms, ensuring that state oversight delivers true value where it is most needed.