Singapore                                  ...

Singapore                                                                                    

Singapore BEV Plan Details Online

Singapore ended its ban on U.S. beef earlier this month and details are now in the FSIS Export Library of Requirements. Singapore will allow chilled and frozen boneless beef derived from animals less than 30 months of age, but not beef from Canadian-born cattle. Eligible beef must be produced under an approved AMS Beef Export Verification (BEV) program to Singapore. Information about the EV program for Singapore and a list of BEV approved establishments are online.

All companies exporting to Singapore are required to fill out a one-time affidavit that the beef is not derived from Mexican cattle imported for immediate slaughter. Instructions for Filing the Affidavit and a Sample Affidavit are online.

Canada                                                                                         

New Requirement For Exports To Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its requirements for shipments to Canada. A “facsimile transmittal notice” (which can be downloaded for the FSIS Export Library) must be sent to the Import Control Office. See the Export Procedures for Export of U.S. Product to Canada in the FSIS Export Library of Requirements for further instructions.

European Union                                                                         

EU Residue Sampling Table Updated

The EU Residue Sampling Frequency for Red Meat table has been updated for the 2006 EU Additional Residue Testing Program for Meat/Game. See the FSIS Export Library of Requirements for the target number of samples to be analyzed.

Singapore                                                                                    

Singapore BEV Plan Details Online

Singapore ended its ban on U.S. beef earlier this month and details are now in the FSIS Export Library of Requirements. Singapore will allow chilled and frozen boneless beef derived from animals less than 30 months of age, but not beef from Canadian-born cattle. Eligible beef must be produced under an approved AMS Beef Export Verification (BEV) program to Singapore. Information about the EV program for Singapore and a list of BEV approved establishments are online.

All companies exporting to Singapore are required to fill out a one-time affidavit that the beef is not derived from Mexican cattle imported for immediate slaughter. Instructions for Filing the Affidavit and a Sample Affidavit are online.

Canada                                                                                         

New Requirement For Exports To Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its requirements for shipments to Canada. A “facsimile transmittal notice” (which can be downloaded for the FSIS Export Library) must be sent to the Import Control Office. See the Export Procedures for Export of U.S. Product to Canada in the FSIS Export Library of Requirements for further instructions.

European Union                                                                         

EU Residue Sampling Table Updated

The EU Residue Sampling Frequency for Red Meat table has been updated for the 2006 EU Additional Residue Testing Program for Meat/Game. See the FSIS Export Library of Requirements for the target number of samples to be analyzed.