Malaysia May Lift A-H1N1 Influenza Suspension; Updates on Russia, Uzbekistan

Malaysia May Lift A-H1N1 Influenza Suspension; Updates on Russia, Uzbekistan

Sources in the ASEAN region indicate that Malaysia will be the next nation to lift its influenza-related suspension of U.S. pork and pork products, which has been in effect since May 7. No change in Malaysia’s status has yet been posted in the FSIS Export Library.

It has also been widely reported that Utahhas been added to the list of states on Russia’s pork suspension list. Uzbekistan, which suspended pork imports from the entire United States effective April 21, has also reportedly limited its suspension to uncooked pork from the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas

These changes remain unofficial, however, and have not yet been posted in the Export Library. A complete update on influenza-related suspensions in all markets is available online.

Members seeking further updates or having specific trade questions may contact USMEF at 303-623-6328 or visit www.usmef.org.

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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.

Malaysia May Lift A-H1N1 Influenza Suspension; Updates on Russia, Uzbekistan

Sources in the ASEAN region indicate that Malaysia will be the next nation to lift its influenza-related suspension of U.S. pork and pork products, which has been in effect since May 7. No change in Malaysia’s status has yet been posted in the FSIS Export Library.

It has also been widely reported that Utahhas been added to the list of states on Russia’s pork suspension list. Uzbekistan, which suspended pork imports from the entire United States effective April 21, has also reportedly limited its suspension to uncooked pork from the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas

These changes remain unofficial, however, and have not yet been posted in the Export Library. A complete update on influenza-related suspensions in all markets is available online.

Members seeking further updates or having specific trade questions may contact USMEF at 303-623-6328 or visit www.usmef.org.

# # #

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.