Export market for Horse Meat in Argentina (11월, 2022)

An audit by the European Union's General Directorate of Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) on Argentine controls in the horse meat production for export concluded on November 18, 2022, following a successful inspection at the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) headquarters in Buenos Aires. The audit, which commenced on November 9, marked a continuation of a 2018 inspection, focusing on the entire production chain, including farms, storage facilities, and slaughterhouses across key provinces. Expectations are high for a favorable report, underscoring Argentina's leading position in horse meat exports to the EU, despite being a country where horse meat consumption is not common. The preliminary findings will be sent to Senasa, with a detailed report expected within the next 60 days to facilitate improvements and strategic planning in the sector.