The free trade agreement of mercosur (which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay in particular) and the European Union aims to facilitate trade by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers. However, it also introduces challenges related to compliance, traceability, and the management of regulatory requirements, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

In this context, Tracklab represents a major asset for European and South American companies seeking to take advantage of this agreement, thanks to its capabilities in managing and monitoring suppliers and raw materials. Here's why:

1. Supplier management in a complex international context

The Mercosur agreement allows the large-scale import and export of agricultural and food products. However, working with foreign suppliers requires ensuring that they respect:

• Food safety standards (often based on GFSI standards such as IFS or BRCGS).
• The specific regulatory requirements of the two economic blocks (European or South American standards).
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) criteria, in particular on environmental impact and respect for human rights.

Tracklab simplifies this process by providing a centralized database where all information on suppliers and raw materials is grouped together. This offers:

• One global vision quality, regulatory and technical data.
• Increased ability to analyze supplier compliance

2. Optimization of documentary renewals

In an international framework such as that of Mercosur, where the actors are numerous and geographically dispersed, the monitoring and renewal of regulatory and quality documents can be time-consuming.

Tracklab automates the document renewal process, allowing:

• To considerably divide the Time spent to collect, renew and verify documents.
• To improve collaboration with suppliers through a user-friendly and accessible platform.

This is especially crucial for businesses managing a wide variety of suppliers, often from countries where administrative processes can be long and complex.

3. Using Artificial Intelligence to gain efficiency

The Mercosur agreement introduces different standards depending on the geographical areas. This makes the process of verifying supplier documents even more tedious.

Thanks to his embedded artificial intelligence, Tracklab allows you to:

• Pre-validate supplier documents according to personalized rules (e.g. compliance with European or South American standards).
• Automatically extract data documents (such as certifications, data sheets, or certifications), thus reducing human errors and speeding up processes.

These functionalities are particularly useful for companies dealing with large volumes of documents, guaranteeing rapid and compliant data management in the context of exchanges facilitated by the Mercosur agreement.

4. Reducing the risks associated with new markets

Access to new markets under Mercosur involves risks of non-compliance, in particular for:

• The strict health standards of the European Union.
• The specific requirements of Mercosur concerning agri-food products.

With Tracklab, businesses can:

• Ensuring a full traceability raw materials and suppliers.
• Quickly identify the non-conformities and take action before they affect commercial relationships or lead to sanctions.

5. Practical case: Simplified management for agricultural products

For example, for a European company that imports fruit or meat from Brazil or Argentina, Tracklab can:

• Automatically check health certifications and environmental issues from South American suppliers.
• Ensure that raw materials comply with European standards.
• Effectively manage document updates to ensure continued compliance in an ever-changing regulatory framework.

Conclusion: Tracklab, a key partner in maximizing Mercosur's opportunities

The Mercosur free trade agreement opens up considerable trade opportunities, but it also imposes logistical and regulatory challenges. Tracklab helps businesses meet these challenges through:

• One centralized and automated management supplier data.
• The integration ofartificial intelligence to speed up data verification and extraction processes.
• Strengthened traceability and compliance, which are essential for thriving in an international environment.

With Tracklab, companies can not only comply with the requirements of this agreement, but also gain efficiency and competitiveness in international markets.