Argentina’s Mercosur Compliance and Pampas Region Packaging Requirements
Argentina enforces Mercosur (Southern Common Market) standards alongside national regulations. All imports must comply with IRAM (Argentine Institute for Standardization) standards, with electrical products requiring IRAM-SE mark certification. Customs declarations must be submitted through the “SIRA” system (Sistema Integrado de Registro de Aduanas), with Spanish-language documentation mandatory for all commercial papers.
Packaging for agricultural equipment (a major import category) must resist dust and humidity, with sealed enclosures to prevent debris infiltration during transport across the Pampas. Food packaging must display “Información Nutricional” in Spanish and bear the “INALI” (National Institute of Food) logo for processed foods. Chemical products require “Ficha Técnica de Seguridad” in Spanish, with UN hazard codes prominently displayed. Pallets must use Mercosur-standard dimensions (1200x1000mm) and be heat-treated to ISPM 15 standards.