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Food Transportation in Nicaragua

ANTON 03 079-08

ANTON 03 079-08

At ACONISA, we care about the quality and safety of the food products that arrive at your table. Therefore, we want to invite you to learn about the Nicaraguan Compulsory Technical Standard NTON 03 079-08, which establishes the minimum health requirements that must be met by means of transporting food in Nicaragua.

What is the NTON 03 079-08?

The NTON 03 079-08 is a mandatory standard that seeks to ensure that food is transported in a safe and adequate manner, avoiding contamination and deterioration of products. This standard applies to all means of transport used to move food within the national territory, including vehicles, containers and boats.

What are the requirements of NTON 03 079-08?

The NTON 03 079-08 establishes a series of requirements that must be met by means of transporting food, including:

  • Hygienic-sanitary conditions: Means of transport must be clean, dry and free of pests.
  • Proper maintenance: Vehicles and transportation equipment must receive preventive and corrective maintenance on a regular basis.
  • Temperature control: Foods that require it must be transported at appropriate temperatures to maintain their quality and safety.
  • Protection against contamination: Food must be protected from contamination by external agents such as dust, insects and animals.
  • Staff training: Personnel who handle and transport food must be trained in good hygiene and food handling practices.

What are the benefits of complying with NTON 03 079-08?

Complying with NTON 03 079-08 offers a series of benefits, both for food producers and transporters and for final consumers:

  • Higher food quality and safety: By transporting food in a safe and adequate manner, the risk of contamination and deterioration is reduced, which translates into products of higher quality and safety for consumers.
  • Decrease in economic losses: Economic losses due to food waste and waste are reduced by minimizing contamination and deterioration during transportation.
  • Improving the image of the sector: Regulatory compliance contributes to improving the image of the Nicaraguan agri-food sector, both nationally and internationally.
  • Increased consumer confidence: Consumers have greater confidence in food products that are transported according to established standards.

How can I get more information about the NTON 03 079-08?

If you want to learn more about the NTON 03 079-08, you can consult the following resources:

Together, we can build a safer and more sustainable agri-food sector!

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Author: Mr. Jordy Stvaer.