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Regional Supermarket Federation Urges Reconsideration of Sanitary Registration Exemption: Expresses Concern Over Allowed Exemptions for Imported Food and Beverages

Ana Fernanda Reporter / Updated : 2025-04-28 05:31:32
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The regional supermarket industry has voiced deep concern regarding local measures that suspend and allow exemptions from the sanitary registration regulations required for importing food and beverages.

The Americas Supermarket Association (Alas), in a statement, expressed serious concern about the situation where, due to a court ruling, several regulations have lost effect, leading to the exemption of the mandatory sanitary registration for food and beverage imports. This statement, shared by the Paraguayan Supermarket Association (Capasu) on social media, details the suspension of Articles 187 of Paraguay's "Sanitary Code" Law No. 836/80, and Articles 4 and 5 of Decree No. 1635/99 from 1999, along with their supplementary regulations.

In its statement, Alas emphasized, "We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the rule of law, business ethics, transparency, and fair competition, which are essential foundations for ensuring public health protection as well as fair and sustainable commercial development among member countries."

Furthermore, it noted that the sanitary registration systems established by the health ministries of each country are technical and regulatory tools that protect the population, ensure the traceability of products, and promote consumer confidence.

Alas stressed, "Any exceptions must be handled with caution, based on legal and sanitary rigor, and should not set precedents that could weaken the institutional framework or create imbalances in the commercial environment."

Alas respectfully and firmly urged the judicial, health, and commercial authorities of Paraguay to carefully and transparently reconsider decisions of this nature, always prioritizing the public interest, regulatory compliance, and the strengthening of a sound business ecosystem.

Alas added, "We urge all stakeholders in the institutional system to engage in open dialogue to find solutions within the current legal framework, preventing damage to the country's reputation, national brand, and the conditions of trust necessary to attract foreign direct investment."

This statement reflects the serious concerns of the regional supermarket industry regarding the exceptions in food and beverage import procedures resulting from a specific court ruling in Paraguay. Generally, the import of food and beverages requires strict sanitary registration procedures mandated by the health authorities of the importing country. These registration procedures play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and traceability of products, ultimately protecting consumer health and safety.

The specific details of the court ruling that triggered this issue are not explicitly mentioned in the original article. However, it appears that the ruling involves the suspension of or allows exemptions from certain provisions of Paraguay's sanitary laws and regulations. This raises concerns that basic safety verification procedures for imported food and beverages could be weakened, and the regional supermarket industry believes that this situation could negatively impact public health and undermine a fair competitive environment.

The Americas Supermarket Association (Alas) is a federation of supermarkets and related businesses in the Latin American region, acting to represent the interests of its members and promote sound industry development. Through this statement, they are urging the Paraguayan authorities to recognize the seriousness of the issue and to maintain and strengthen the existing sanitary control system through careful review.

The sharing of Alas's statement by the Paraguayan Supermarket Association (Capasu) indicates that the supermarket industry within Paraguay also deeply resonates with these concerns and is committed to actively working towards a solution.

The stance taken by the Paraguayan authorities and their reconsideration of the relevant measures following Alas's statement will be closely watched. The regional supermarket industry hopes that the Paraguayan government will recognize the importance of public health and the need to maintain a sound commercial order, and seek solutions that strengthen the relevant laws and regulations. Furthermore, they hope for an open dialogue involving all stakeholders to reach a reasonable resolution. If the current situation persists, consumer anxiety about the safety of food and beverages imported into Paraguay could increase, potentially leading to a decline in the country's overall credibility.

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