Armenia Lifts Pork Restrictions, but Caution Advised for Exporters

Armenia Lifts Pork Restrictions, but Caution Advised for Exporters  

Armenia is the latest country to lift its A-H1N1 Influenza-related suspension of U.S. pork and pork products, effective June 2. The FSIS Export Library update reads as follows:

Armenia has lifted the H1N1 restriction on pork and pork products derived from swine processed on or after June 2, 2009.

Note: Exporters should work closely with their importers to confirm the general eligibility of pork and pork products.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.

Armenia Lifts Pork Restrictions, but Caution Advised for Exporters  

Armenia is the latest country to lift its A-H1N1 Influenza-related suspension of U.S. pork and pork products, effective June 2. The FSIS Export Library update reads as follows:

Armenia has lifted the H1N1 restriction on pork and pork products derived from swine processed on or after June 2, 2009.

Note: Exporters should work closely with their importers to confirm the general eligibility of pork and pork products.

# # #

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.