The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) reported that during the month of February, 1,624.62 kilograms of products were detained at different points of entry into the country, for failing to comply with current health regulations.
Products Withheld
According to the entity:
- 1,089.62 kilograms corresponded to products of plant origin
- 535.00 kilograms were products of animal origin
These were detected during inspections carried out by the Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine.
Products Without Certification Retained by MIDA
Among the seized items of animal origin were:
- Fertile eggs
- Sausages
- Cheese
- Salami
According to MIDA, these products came mainly from the Dominican Republic and El Salvador, and did not have the required health certification for entry into the country.
Call to Travelers and Importers
Authorities reiterated their call to travelers, importers, and users in general not to bring in products of plant or animal origin without the proper health certification.
They warned that failure to comply with these rules could lead to:
- Immediate retention of merchandise
- Administrative sanctions
- Fines
