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Firms updated about U.S. import requirements
IICA, USDA, USAID and the FDA prepared Costa Rica’s exporters for the regulations likely to be introduced under of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act
Strategies for handling animals in emergency situations promoted
A forum organized by IICA, World Animal Protection and the National Animal Health Service of Costa Rica provided the opportunity for exchanging experiences in how to handle animals in emergency situations.
Agriculture and environment open dialogue with a view to promoting climate change adaptation together
Senior agriculture and environment officials from Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru took part in a dialogue within the framework of the COP 20 aimed at developing an agenda for intersectoral work.
Central American agriculture will benefit from the new geospatial information system
IICA and a Mexican research center have signed an agreement for work on the development of solutions to food security issues in Central America.
IICA supports strategy to promote value added in Costa Rican agriculture
The Institute is supporting the process of modernizing Costa Rica’s institutional framework for agriculture undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
IICA launches virtual food inspection school in Central America and the Dominican Republic
By means of a digital platform, the Institute and leading universities in each country will train food inspectors and promote integration processes in the region.