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Singapore

Raw Pork Originating In Canada Requires Additional Documentation

For raw pork originating in Canada destined for export to Singapore, the following additional statement must be typed in the Remarks section on FSIS Form 9060-5:

"Raw pork ingredients were imported legally from Canada, from Establishment Number _________________ and Address___________________________________."

For more information, see the Export Requirements for Singapore in the FSIS Export Library.

Costa Rica

Pork Eligible For Export From United States To Costa Rica

Fresh and frozen boneless pork, pork chops, ribs, bone-in ham, livers, skin and fat are eligible for export from the United States to Costa Rica.

For beef and pork products destined for the retail market, product labeling must be in compliance with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Economy regulations. Exporters are advised to work closely with Costa Rican importers to assure labeling meets these requirements.

Also, until the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is ratified by Costa Rica, individual U.S. plants need to be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) of Costa Rica. There is no clear indication when the agreement will be ratified.

Frozen pork and pork products arriving in Costa Rica more than six months after packing date will be refused entry. Fresh pork and pork products arriving in Costa Rica more than nine days after packing date will be refused entry.

The pork product should be labeled in Spanish and the labels must include lot number, packaging date and the official number of the producing establishment.

Frozen pork products must be packed and maintained at minus 18 degrees Celsius during storage and inside shipping containers in transit to Costa Rica. Fresh pork products should be kept at zero degrees Celsius or below.

For more information, see the Export Requirements for Costa Rica in the FSIS Export Library.

Singapore

Raw Pork Originating In Canada Requires Additional Documentation

For raw pork originating in Canada destined for export to Singapore, the following additional statement must be typed in the Remarks section on FSIS Form 9060-5:

"Raw pork ingredients were imported legally from Canada, from Establishment Number _________________ and Address___________________________________."

For more information, see the Export Requirements for Singapore in the FSIS Export Library.

Costa Rica

Pork Eligible For Export From United States To Costa Rica

Fresh and frozen boneless pork, pork chops, ribs, bone-in ham, livers, skin and fat are eligible for export from the United States to Costa Rica.

For beef and pork products destined for the retail market, product labeling must be in compliance with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Economy regulations. Exporters are advised to work closely with Costa Rican importers to assure labeling meets these requirements.

Also, until the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is ratified by Costa Rica, individual U.S. plants need to be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) of Costa Rica. There is no clear indication when the agreement will be ratified.

Frozen pork and pork products arriving in Costa Rica more than six months after packing date will be refused entry. Fresh pork and pork products arriving in Costa Rica more than nine days after packing date will be refused entry.

The pork product should be labeled in Spanish and the labels must include lot number, packaging date and the official number of the producing establishment.

Frozen pork products must be packed and maintained at minus 18 degrees Celsius during storage and inside shipping containers in transit to Costa Rica. Fresh pork products should be kept at zero degrees Celsius or below.

For more information, see the Export Requirements for Costa Rica in the FSIS Export Library.