The Mexican government has published in the Official Gazette of the Federation a new agreement establishing measures guiding avocado exports. The agreement aims to guarantee that Mexican avocado production and exports come from land free of deforestation, meet both national and international phytosanitary standards, and ensure fair and safe working conditions for agricultural laborers, with an explicit ban on child labor.
The measure was jointly issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), and the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). The goal is to strengthen the sustainability and social responsibility of Mexico’s avocado sector, one of the country’s most important agricultural export industries.
Under the new framework, only avocados produced in orchards that meet the following criteria will be eligible for export: land free of deforestation since 2019, as verified by technical assessments from SEMARNAT; certification from SADER through the National Service for Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA); and compliance with fair labor conditions that respect agricultural workers’ human rights.
Among the main measures, the agreement calls for the creation of an Interagency Technical Commission, led by SADER, to coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and verification of these actions. The commission will also issue additional administrative provisions, which will take effect starting April 1, 2026.
Source: https://mexicobusiness.news/
