Export Requirement Changes for EU and Switzerland

Export Requirement Changes for EU and Switzerland

Exporting members should note that the European Union and Switzerland sections of the online Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) Export Library will be updated this week and the changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2009.

The update for the EU includes new multipage letterhead certificates for U.S. beef and pork exports, which will replace the current letterhead certificates.

The export requirements and export certificates for Switzerland will now be identical to those of the EU, except that Switzerland permits the use of hormones in cattle production.  One major change for U.S. exporters shipping to Switzerland is the prohibition of the use of antimicrobial treatments (AMT) on carcasses prior to the chilling process. 

Members with questions can contact Courtney Heller at cheller@usmef.org.

Export Requirement Changes for EU and Switzerland

Exporting members should note that the European Union and Switzerland sections of the online Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) Export Library will be updated this week and the changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2009.

The update for the EU includes new multipage letterhead certificates for U.S. beef and pork exports, which will replace the current letterhead certificates.

The export requirements and export certificates for Switzerland will now be identical to those of the EU, except that Switzerland permits the use of hormones in cattle production.  One major change for U.S. exporters shipping to Switzerland is the prohibition of the use of antimicrobial treatments (AMT) on carcasses prior to the chilling process. 

Members with questions can contact Courtney Heller at cheller@usmef.org.