For agricultural producers, the use of precision biotechnology in Guatemala requires a specialized committee so that the authorities' decisions are based on technical and scientific evidence, and not under the influence of political or ideological interests.
Guatemala already has regulations in this area, since on October 1, 2019, the regulatory framework signed by the Ministry of Economy with its counterparts in El Salvador and Honduras came into effect.
In the last quarter of 2014 reports of food recalls and notifications of regulatory compliance increased by 16% particularly in fruits, vegetables and fish derivatives.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Food recalls and notifications from the European authorities increased by 16% in the last quarter of 2014 compared to the previous period.
On February 18 in Guatemala City a seminar will be heldon the BRC Global Standard for food industry.
From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (-AGEXPORT-):
The aim is to help companies and producers in the food industry achieve the highest levels of safety and quality according to the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRC).
A series of new rules proposed by the FDA are in public consultation with the aim of improving practices in sanitary food transportation and avoiding tampering.
From a press release by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture:
Two new proposals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would force food producers and importers in the country to improve the practices of sanitary transportation of food and implement actions to prevent intentional adulteration. "
The region aims to standardize its energy laws and regulations, to make it easier to develop renewable energies.
Edgar Chamorro, executive director of SICA (Central American Integration Secretary), explained the initiative at the “XV Regional Forum of Central America’s Energy and Environment Alliance”.
He explained “that a Standardization Commission at Sica is working to harmonize regulations related to importing air conditioning devices, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, home appliances and low energy transportation units”.
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