Industry representatives expect to formulate a proposal for a modification to R. E. 1821.

More than 100 representatives of the salmon industry, including producers, suppliers, academics and guilds, met this week in the Aquaculture Interaction Workshop (T&A) 2.2 "Certifications and Regulations", organized by AEX Group. The event, held in the city of Puerto Varas, Los Lagos region, addressed the challenges and opportunities associated with the exempt resolution (R. E.) 1821, a key regulation for the regulation and sustainability of the sector.

The panel was supported by Certes, a company specializing in legal advice for salmon farming, and where one of its founders, David Zaviezo, he contributed his experience to enrich the discussions.

In addition, Esteban Ramírezwho is the manager of the Salmon Technological Institute (Intesal) from the Chilean Salmon Industry Association A.G. (SalmonChile), delivered some inspiring words, highlighting "the collaborative work model that promotes the participation of various actors of the industry in pursuit of a common objective: increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the sector".

"We are convinced that this instance of dialogue and collaboration is essential to building a solid proposal that not only complies with regulations, but also boosts the sustainability of our industry towards the future," he said. Alonso EchevarríaDirector of AEX Group.

The workshop reaffirmed the importance of join efforts among all the sectors involved to face the challenges of the salmon industry and position Chile as a global leader in responsible and sustainable practices.

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This activity was preceded by T&A 2.1 "Engineering and Oceanography", which in late October brought together a similar number of actors around the R. E. 1821.

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With the analyses and proposals generated in both activities, it is expected that the sectoral authority will be provided with a proposed amendment to this regulation, but which, as summarized by AEX Group, "is based on scientific knowledge, experience and projections of the future of the activity".