Argentina – New requirements on sanitary authorization for establishments that manufacture, fractionate or deposit food packaging and utensils in contact with food

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and Secretariat of Health Quality has published Joint Resolution 20/2023 to include Article 1416 quater to the Argentine Food Code. “Article 1416 quater: The competent Health Authorities shall apply the provisions contained in the Annex that, registered under No. IF-2020-82640169-APN-DLEIAER#ANMAT, is part of this article for the sanitary authorization of establishments that manufacture, fractionate or deposit food containers and utensils in contact with food.”

A period of 1 year will be granted for the adequacy.