Paraguay’s livestock sector will face five international audits between October and December 2026. Authorities from Chile, Taiwan, the European Union, Egypt and Peru will conduct the inspections. Their assessments will examine meatpacking facilities, sanitary compliance and export authorisations. The results could influence market access and future opportunities for Paraguay meat exports.
The National Service for Animal Quality and Health (Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Salud Animal, or Senacsa) announced the upcoming inspections. Each delegation will examine requirements relevant to its market. Together, these assessments cover several stages of Paraguay’s livestock production and processing industry.
Renewals and inspections from key partners
Chile will review the authorisations of Paraguayan meatpacking plants that export beef to its market. Meanwhile, Taiwan will assess new facilities seeking approval to export beef and pork. Taiwanese inspectors will also revisit existing establishments across both supply chains. These inspections will examine whether the facilities continue to meet the required standards.
The European Union will carry out a comprehensive assessment of Paraguay’s sanitary controls. Inspectors will examine measures related to foot-and-mouth disease. They will also review animal identification and registration systems. In addition, officials will visit cattle farms and meatpacking plants to assess certification procedures for fresh beef destined for Europe.
These checks will examine important aspects of Paraguay’s animal health controls. Compliance with European requirements remains relevant to the country’s access to this market and its wider Paraguay meat exports strategy.
Expanding access in new and existing markets
Egyptian authorities will review current licences and consider approving additional Paraguayan beef facilities. The General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS) manages the country’s official list of authorised establishments. The visit will therefore address existing approvals and potential additions to that register.
Perú will assess current beef exporters and consider authorising a new product category. Specifically, inspectors will evaluate the possibility of approving Paraguayan meat and bone meal imports for the first time. Such approval could expand the range of animal products Paraguay supplies to the Peruvian market.
The five audits will require coordination between government authorities and private businesses. Senacsa officials have stressed the importance of this cooperation throughout the assessment process. Both sectors must address the relevant requirements to help maintain established trading relationships.
Meeting sanitary standards remains essential for Paraguay meat exports. Successful assessments could help the country preserve access to existing markets and pursue further opportunities. The inspections will therefore represent an important step in maintaining the competitiveness of Paraguay’s livestock industry and supporting future Paraguay meat exports.
Also read: Paraguayan Meat Exports Surpass US$1.1 Billion In First Half Of 2026.
