Overview
- Federal and Michoacán authorities agreed on a Velagro methodology that adapts formalization to seasonality and distinguishes between mechanized and manual orchards.
- The Velagro certificate will require avocado exporters to register all export-related workers with IMSS as a condition for shipping their product.
- The certification framework excludes seasonal and other roles not legally obligated to contribute to IMSS to ensure feasibility for small and medium producers.
- Avocado has been selected as the first product for the national Certificado Laboral de Agroexportación ahead of planned expansion to other agro-exports.
- Officials will now finalize implementation details and enforcement timelines to roll out the certification across packers, producers and exporters.