Costa Rica: Bureaucracy Slows Registration of AgrochemicalsAgricultural entrepreneurs say that to register a product state agencies ask for requirements and information which in many cases "can not even be substantiated".Tuesday, April 7, 2015
In the last ten years only 6 active ingredients have been registered, as the competent authorities on the subject "... are using technology from the 80's and 90's." This situation reduces the competitiveness of Costa Rica, as in most countries in the region products registered after having completed the approval process in the United States. Source: prensalibre.co.cr ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Are you interested in tenders in the region? Receive daily alerts about major purchases by governments in Central America. Find out more: Need assistance? Contact us
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