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European Union
New Export Program Issued For Non-Hormone Treated Cattle For The EU
A new USDA Export Verification Program for Specified Product Requirements of Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) for the European Union has been issued, replacing the previous ARC 1013 procedure issued in October 2002.
The new procedure outlines the specified product requirements for cattle to qualify for the program. These requirements must be met through the implementation of a USDA Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program.
Calves that have not left the farm of origin and are less than 12 months old are eligible for "back-verification," but calves that have left the farm of origin and/or are 12 months old or older are not eligible.
Farms, ranches, and feedlots that are currently approved under the NHTC Program have six months to implement the new requirements. See the QSA Program to assist in developing a quality manual.
Frequently asked questions and answers will be available soon on the NHTC Web site. For additional questions, e-mail ARCBranch@usda.gov.
Saudi Arabia
States With Outbreaks Of Vesicular Stomatitis Unable To Export Beef And Lamb
Beef and lamb derived from animals originating in a state with a confirmed outbreak of vesicular stomatitis in the three months prior to slaughter is ineligible for export to Saudi Arabia.
Information about the current vesicular stomatitis status can be obtained from the APHIS Web site. Additional information about the specific situation in a state can be obtained from the Technical Service Center.
Mexico
Boneless Beef Derived From Canada Requires Additional Health Certificates
For boneless beef and boneless beef products (excluding trimmings) derived from Canada, a copy of the health certificate issued by Canada must accompany shipments to Mexico.
In addition, at the exporter's request, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will issue an Annex A-9 that includes the additional certification statements which are also required by Mexico. For a list of these statements, see the Export Requirements for Mexico in the FSIS Export Library.
European Union
New Export Program Issued For Non-Hormone Treated Cattle For The EU
A new USDA Export Verification Program for Specified Product Requirements of Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) for the European Union has been issued, replacing the previous ARC 1013 procedure issued in October 2002.
The new procedure outlines the specified product requirements for cattle to qualify for the program. These requirements must be met through the implementation of a USDA Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program.
Calves that have not left the farm of origin and are less than 12 months old are eligible for "back-verification," but calves that have left the farm of origin and/or are 12 months old or older are not eligible.
Farms, ranches, and feedlots that are currently approved under the NHTC Program have six months to implement the new requirements. See the QSA Program to assist in developing a quality manual.
Frequently asked questions and answers will be available soon on the NHTC Web site. For additional questions, e-mail ARCBranch@usda.gov.
Saudi Arabia
States With Outbreaks Of Vesicular Stomatitis Unable To Export Beef And Lamb
Beef and lamb derived from animals originating in a state with a confirmed outbreak of vesicular stomatitis in the three months prior to slaughter is ineligible for export to Saudi Arabia.
Information about the current vesicular stomatitis status can be obtained from the APHIS Web site. Additional information about the specific situation in a state can be obtained from the Technical Service Center.
Mexico
Boneless Beef Derived From Canada Requires Additional Health Certificates
For boneless beef and boneless beef products (excluding trimmings) derived from Canada, a copy of the health certificate issued by Canada must accompany shipments to Mexico.
In addition, at the exporter's request, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will issue an Annex A-9 that includes the additional certification statements which are also required by Mexico. For a list of these statements, see the Export Requirements for Mexico in the FSIS Export Library.