The Chilean market approved the opening of imports of salted pork casings

Chile has approved the import of pork from Colombia following a comprehensive inspection by the Chilean veterinary service. This decision paves the way for the Colombian pork industry to access a new market, with exports subject to conditions agreed between the two countries. Requirements include control of raw materials, animal safety, and production process. The move is seen as a significant opportunity for Colombia's pork industry and contributes to the diversification of its agricultural exports, currently reaching 19 markets.

The thorough inspection by the Chilean agency gave the green light for the southern country to import this product from pork. “This decision was the result of an exhaustive sanitary inspection visit carried out in May of this year by the Chilean veterinary service to Colombian establishments,” said the ICA. In order to control exports to Chile, those who are interested and authorized to carry out the commercialization, must comply with some requirements agreed between the two countries. The first of these is the control of raw materials, also the verification and safety of the origin of the animals, the treatments applied for their care and production process and the characteristics of the final product. This represents a great opportunity for the pork industry in Colombia, opening a new market and the option for more products to continue to be exported; thus increasing the competitiveness of the industry. “With this opening, our country manages to reach 19 markets with its ...