The new Decree, published on June 26, 2025, in the Official Gazette of Argentina, substantially modifies Law No. 26,184, which regulates the manufacture, assembly, and importation of primary cells and batteries.

The main objective of this reform is to reduce the bureaucratic and administrative burden in certification processes, enabling a new regulatory framework that is more flexible, efficient, and aligned with international standards.

One of the main changes introduced by this decree is the reconfiguration of the competent authorities. The law will now be enforced by two agencies: the Secretariat of Tourism, Environment, and environmental aspects, and the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce of the Ministry of Economy for technical and commercial requirements. This division of powers seeks to improve institutional efficiency and ensure more targeted enforcement according to the type of requirement.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on domestic battery manufacturers and importers, assemblers and marketers, national certification institutions, end consumers, the environmental sector, and technical regulators.

CONCLUSION:

The Decree represents a high-impact reform both in its legal scope and the sectors it transforms, standing out within the framework of the economic deregulation and state reorganization policies promoted by the Argentine government in 2025.