LOGÍSTICA COMO PARTE DE LA CADENA DE ABASTECIMIENTO PARA LA DISTRIBUCIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGROQUÍMICOS BAJO NORMAS ECUATORIANAS

Abstract

At present much of the ecuadorian importing, trading and distribution companies of agrochemicals transport their products in unsafe conditions and out compliance with the legal framework due to the high cost of their implementation, either by investing its own fleet duly adequate or outsourcing service. This, without taking into consideration the environmental impacts that could cause, in addition to the fines, penalties and even the loss of license for marketing them. This paper is based on a set of laws, resolutions, rules, and national and international standards. Its intention is to raise awareness among these companies about the process that should be followed in order to meet, within the legal framework, with the correct transport of agrochemicals, considering as its main objective the wellbeing of the environment, as well as the population physical integrity.