Slide 2 of 23 - Overview of HACCP in Latin America (LA)

Overview of HACCP in Latin America (LA)

Mexico

HACCP required for seafood

Central America

Costa Rica wants to make HACCP compulsory for all foods
No other country has HACCP regulations

South America

Mercosur: HACCP widely used but not required by in-country regulations
HACCP enforced for export meat and fish products to ensure they meet the equivalence requirements

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