Pondering the Labeling Regulations in Argentina

The Lealtad Commerce Law 22.802 is the regulating law that establishes the threshold and crucial standards for each goods passing Argentina’s borders. Some of the products must adhere to the laws and specifications that apply to commodities in the areas of cosmetics, textiles, foodstuffs, and electrical devices and appliances. Before entering the market, each product is subjected to a thorough examination to guarantee quality and compliance with requirements.

Argentina, like any other Global Partner in Trade and Commerce, has well-established and strictly enforced Labeling Laws and Regulations. The head revenue authority in Buenos Aires has been at the forefront in ensuring trade policies and regulations have been implemented to the latter. There is a wide range of rules governing local and international trade in Argentina. Gendel &Steven (2012) affirms that labeling Requirements are mandatory for any import entering the borders of Argentina. The following are labeling requirements which significantly help consumers and the citizens of Argentina in general. For imports shipped and transacted through the National Food Institute the following are the labeling requirements are needed:

National Register of Food Product Number (NRFPA)

Lot Number

Composition Mark

National Register of Establishment Number (Importer’s Identity Number)

Country of Manufacture

Tariff Label

Footwear Labeling Requirements

The Argentinean authorities have enforced rules governing the textile dealing with Footwear quality control and satisfaction. Under the Resolution 850/96, shoes and other footwear products are subjected to comprehensive labeling requirements. The tariff code and label play a paramount role in harmonizing the business atmosphere in the market of Argentina. The tariff codes have a direct impact on the suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers too. They determine the cost margins these key players impose in the products before they drop them to the market for sale (Leather, Automotive, and W. T. Salmon, 2000).

References

Gendel, Steven M. . (2012). “Comparison of international food allergen labeling regulations.” . Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 63.2, 279-285.

Leather, Automotive, and W. T. Salmon. (2000). . “Argentina–Footwear (EC) Appellate Body Report, Argentina–Safeguard Measures on Imports of Footwear, WT/DS121/AB/R, adopted 12 January 2000, DSR.”.