Mexico
Mexico
New Rule On Ham Delayed
The new Mexican regulation on ham (NOM.158.SCFI.2003) scheduled to come into effect in December, has been postponed at least until March 14, 2004.
The regulation is designed to establish the commercial classifications of the different types of ham that are sold in Mexico. It also establishes physical-chemical, microbiological and organoleptic specifications that these products must have, and the test methods to demonstrate compliance and commercial information that their packaging must contain.
If and when it comes into force in March, the regulation mandates that ham labeling must include the following in Spanish (much of which is already included in the customs declaration):
- Protein and fat content
- Whether it is totally or primarily (at least 55 percent) made out of turkey or pork
- Other ingredients
- Expiration date
- Proper identification including address of manufacturer
- Lot number
- Brand
- Kg/gr content
- Country of origin
- RDA
- Refrigeration instructions
Exporters should consult their distributors or representatives in Mexico to ensure compliance with the proposed new regulation.
For More Information, contact the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Mexico at AgMexico@usda.govor by fax, 011-52-55-5080-2776.
Mexico
New Rule On Ham Delayed
The new Mexican regulation on ham (NOM.158.SCFI.2003) scheduled to come into effect in December, has been postponed at least until March 14, 2004.
The regulation is designed to establish the commercial classifications of the different types of ham that are sold in Mexico. It also establishes physical-chemical, microbiological and organoleptic specifications that these products must have, and the test methods to demonstrate compliance and commercial information that their packaging must contain.
If and when it comes into force in March, the regulation mandates that ham labeling must include the following in Spanish (much of which is already included in the customs declaration):
- Protein and fat content
- Whether it is totally or primarily (at least 55 percent) made out of turkey or pork
- Other ingredients
- Expiration date
- Proper identification including address of manufacturer
- Lot number
- Brand
- Kg/gr content
- Country of origin
- RDA
- Refrigeration instructions
Exporters should consult their distributors or representatives in Mexico to ensure compliance with the proposed new regulation.
For More Information, contact the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Mexico at AgMexico@usda.govor by fax, 011-52-55-5080-2776.