Through Resolution 1038/2021 (“Resolution”), published on 12 October 2021, the secretary of Internal Trade modified Resolution 169/2018, regulating the electrical safety regime applicable to electrical equipment sold in Argentina.
In 2019, through Decree 274, the Argentine executive empowered the secretary of Internal Trade to establish security requirements and quality standards that must be met in order to allow the circulation of goods and services in the Argentine domestic market. Hence, through Resolution 169/2018 (and amendments), the secretariat established requirements for low-voltage electrical equipment.

By means of Resolution No. 994/2021, the Domestic Trade Secretariat extended the list of clauses considered abusive in consumer contracts. The Resolution became effective as of 2 October 2021.

By means of Provision No. 357/2021, the Consumer Protection and Consumption Arbitration National Directorate expanded the list of providers that must incorporate an “unsubscribe button” for their services on their website.

Our lawyers present a session on what you need to know about importing into Mexico, Brazil and Argentina (Customs) as part of our 2020 Global Trade & Supply Chain Webinar Series.

In view of the sanitary crisis arising from the global spread of COVID-19, Argentina took executive action to effectively reduce the exportation of ventilators, which are considered as a critical sanitary supply in the fight against the virus. According to Executive Order No. 301/2020 the exportation of ventilators -classified under…

In view of the sanitary crisis arising from the global spread of COVID-19, the Argentine Ministry of Productive Development issued Disposition No. 5/2020 (Disposition) simplifying the import clearance process of certain critical sanitary supplies. Such supplies are deemed necessary for healthcare professionals and the general public in the fight against…

In this webinar, Esteban Rópolo, competition law expert and partner, presents the legal and economic challenges and risks that multinational companies from the region or operating in Latin America have to face when dealing with multijurisdictional filings. In addition, Miguel de Quinto, competition economist expert and senior associate, offers…

Through Resolution No. 248/2019 published today (the “Resolution”), the Secretariat of Commerce regulated certain aspects of the new Fair Trade Decree No. 274/2019, which replaced Law No. 22,802 (the “Decree”). Said Resolution introduces the following modifications or main clarifications: Delegation of powers: The Fair Trade Division will be in charge…

The National Government enacted Decree No. 274/2019 (the “Decree”), published today on the Official Gazette, through which Fair Trade Law No. 22,802 was derogated and a new legal regime on this matter was approved. The Secretary of Domestic Trade, of the Production and Labor Ministry (the “Secretary”) will continue acting…

The new law introduces five significant changes that companies should consider while doing business in Argentina.