Transparency from the first step

Origin & Certification

Every piece of MaquiBeef follows the same controlled path – from raising in the Argentine Pampa to Same-Day Delivery in Vienna. This page shows in detail who inspects each stage, what evidence backs it up, and makes selected certificates directly viewable.

🐂 1. Breeding & Raising

What happens

Our beef comes from the Cuota Hilton – the EU tariff quota for high-quality Argentine beef, reserved exclusively for licensed farms. These farms must meet strict requirements for animal husbandry, feeding, and traceability before they are even approved to export under this quota. We additionally choose Black Angus as our breed – a deliberate sourcing decision for consistent meat quality, combined with 100% pasture-raising (grass-fed) with no grain finishing. Our animals mature for 22–24 months before slaughter – for pronounced flavor and optimal meat quality.

Inspected by

Approval as a Cuota Hilton farm is granted and continuously monitored by Argentina's Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca together with SENASA (National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service). Administration of the EU tariff quota itself lies with the European Commission. The choice of Black Angus as breed is MaquiBeef's own quality decision and falls outside this official certification.

365 days on pasture (grass-fed)

Argentine Angus Beef Certificate

🏭 2. Slaughter & Export

What happens

Slaughter takes place exclusively in a certified Frigorífico with EU export approval. Every batch is accompanied by an official veterinary certificate and a Certificate of Origin, fully documenting origin and farm.

Inspected by

On-site veterinary inspection is carried out by an official SENASA veterinarian. The farm's EU export approval is granted and regularly reviewed by the European Union itself. The Cámara Argentina de Comercio additionally certifies the trade documents.

Traceability back to the farm

❄️ 3. Transport & Import

What happens

From the certified export facility to our warehouse in Vienna, the meat stays continuously refrigerated – with no break in the cold chain. On entry into the EU, every shipment undergoes a veterinary border inspection.

Inspected by

Responsible is the EU Border Control Post at the point of entry, which inspects the cold chain, documents, and goods for every shipment.

Incoming Goods Inspection

🚚 4. Storage & Same-Day Delivery Vienna

What happens

Our warehouse in Vienna follows the HACCP standard – every step from storage to dispatch is documented and inspected. Orders are delivered the same day in an unbroken cold chain.

Inspected by

The Marktamt (MA 59) of the City of Vienna inspects compliance with food hygiene standards on site. We additionally run our own ongoing quality control through MaquiBeef Quality.