The Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to combat trade illicitdescribing it as one of the main obstacles to the development of formal companies, tax collection and the security of consumers in the country.
According to the AIRDthis practice generates serious distortions in the market, weakens the competitiveness industrial and encourages international criminal activities, negatively impacting the formal sectors of the economy.
The institution shared in a press release a summary of the content of its magazine Made in DR.
dHe stressed the importance of unifying efforts between the public and private sectors to face this challenge. “There are no individual solutions; fragmented action strengthens those who benefit from it.” trade illicit“said Mario Pujols, executive vice president and editor of the publication.
He emphasized the need for severe sanctions, inter-institutional cooperation and social awareness as fundamental pillars in this struggle.
The formation of Advice Public-Private of Prevention Illicit Tradecreated under Law No. 17-19, is recognized by the AIRD as a significant advance in this joint effort. This body aims to propose preventive measures to eradicate the trade illicitsmuggling and counterfeiting of regulated products, through collaboration between trade unions. sector private sector and the corresponding regulatory bodies.
“From the AIRD we support the trade responsible and fair competition, as well as public-private alliances that assume the shared responsibility of eliminating this social cancer,” the entity stated.
The AIRD reiterated its commitment to this cause and its determination to continue working to guarantee a transparent, competitive and fair market for all actors involved.
Many voices, one fight
Various unions and representatives of the sector private sector speak out in this edition of Made in DR about the impact of trade illicit in their work areas, joining a struggle common.
Juan José Alorda, president of ARAPF, highlighted the risks that medications illicit represent for public health, while Ludwig García, from INFADOMI, emphasized the importance of acquiring medications only in authorized establishments. For her part, Ana María Martínez, from ADOFACE, stressed the need to guarantee security and transparency as pillars in the struggle against this scourge. Giuseppe Bonarelli, president of RIVLAS, and the Association Dominican Republic of Rum Producers (ADOPRON) warned that increases in taxes at drinks alcoholic they encourage the trade illegal. In addition, Andrés Espinal, from ASOCIGAR, and Litto Gómez, from PROCIGAR, pointed out how this problem affects the competitiveness economic and emblematic products such as the Dominican cigar. From ADEIC, Rosanna Grullón urged to face the trade illicit as a national challenge.
Technical experts also contributed their perspectives. Jaime R. Ángeles analyzed the impact on the industry pharmaceuticalwhile Ralvin Gross and Erick Pérez del Toro highlighted the economic and health risks associated with trade illegal of drinks alcoholic and other products. Jorge Esteva emphasized the challenges that the trade illicit of fuels represents for the sector energetic Dominican.
At the government level, key figures shared their initiatives. Miriam German Brito, attorney general of the Republic (PGR), highlighted that the fight against trade illicit It is an urgent and priority task. For his part, Víctor -Ito- Bisonó, minister of IndustryCommerce and Mipymes (MICM), highlighted the advances led by that institution in this struggle. Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, director general of Customshighlighted that each blow to the trade illicit reinforces national security.
Luis Valdez, director general of Taxes Internal (DGII), pointed out the importance of fiscal control, while Eddy Alcántara, director of Pro Consumidor, warned about the risks posed by the trade illicit for the rights of consumers. Leandro Villanueva, from DIGEMAPS, spoke about the surveillance sanitary against drug counterfeiting.
From ProCompetenciaMaría Elena Vásquez stressed the need to protect the economy local, while Néstor Julio Matos, from INDOCAL, highlighted the role of regulations of quality. Finally, the general César A. Miranda Mañón, from CECCOM, stated that protect Social health and legal investments are not negotiable.
