Argentina's National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) has approved Resolution 843/2025, amending pesticide regulations to streamline authorization, registration, and import processes. The reform aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and align with global standards, offering clearer procedures for overseas suppliers and local distributors of crop protection chemicals.
Key regulatory changes
Resolution 843/2025 complements the earlier Resolution 458/25 and introduces a "Procedures Guide for Pesticide Management" on SENASA's website. Manufacturers and companies can now start operations by submitting a sworn declaration, which acts as automatic authorization subject to later inspection. This shift reduces upfront approval times.
Acceptance of international testing
SENASA will now accept efficacy and safety tests from laboratories—domestic or foreign—that certify Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). This change shortens evaluation periods and lowers costs for importers and formulators seeking to register products in Argentina, as they can rely on existing international data.
Expanded high-surveillance country list
Imports of pesticides already registered and marketed in high-surveillance countries will be admitted more quickly. The list now includes Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, broadening the pool of pre-approved sources. This facilitates market entry for products already approved in these jurisdictions.
Labeling and garden-line updates
Companies have three years to update labels to comply with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical classification and labeling. Products in the "Garden Line" category must now register in the National Pesticide Registry, ensuring oversight for non-agricultural uses.
What buyers should watch
Overseas suppliers should note the elimination of the requirement for a technical director at manufacturing sites, which may lower operational barriers for foreign firms. The streamlined import pathway for products from high-surveillance countries could reduce time-to-market. However, compliance with GHS labeling within the three-year transition period is mandatory for continued sales.
Source: Read the original report | Published: November 04, 2025