AGREEMENT
between the European Community and the United States of America on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in trade in live animals and animal products
Article 1
Objective
Article 2
Multilateral obligations
Article 3
Scope
Article 4
Regulatory authorities
Article 5
Definitions
Article 6
Animal health status
Article 7
Equivalence
Article 8
Status of consultations
Article 9
Verification provisions
Article 10
Information exchange
Article 11
Notification
Article 12
Safeguards
Article 13
Outstanding issues
Article 14
Joint Management Committee
Article 15
Territorial application
Article 16
Final provisions
Annexes
ANNEX I |
Product coverage |
ANNEX II |
Regulatory authorities |
ANNEX III |
List of diseases for which regional freedom is recognised |
ANNEX IV |
Zoning and regionalisation |
ANNEX V |
Recognition of sanitary measures |
ANNEX VI |
Guidelines for conducting an audit |
ANNEX VII |
Frontier checks |
ANNEX VIII |
Outstanding issues |
ANNEX IX |
Contact points |
ANNEX I
PRODUCT COVERAGE
Tariff line |
General description(1) |
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Live animals |
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Meat and edible meat offal |
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Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates |
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Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin not elsewhere specified or included |
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Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, except for products of human origin |
1501 |
Lard; other pig and poultry fat, rendered |
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Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats |
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Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil |
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Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish and marine mammals |
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Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin) |
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Other animal fats and oils and their fractions |
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Animal fats and oils and their fractions |
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Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils, except for such products consisting solely of vegetable fats or oils or their fractions |
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Animal or vegetable fats and oils; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of Chapter 15, not elsewhere specified or included, except for such products consisting solely of vegetable fats or oils or their fractions |
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Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes, except for such products consisting solely of material of non-animal origin |
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Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates |
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Lactose and lactose syrup |
1901 |
Malt extract; food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract; food preparations of goods of heading Nos 0401 to 0404, not elsewhere specified or included; except for such products consisting solely of material of non-animal origin |
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Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared; couscous, whether or not prepared; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
2104 |
Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
2105 |
Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
2106 |
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
2301 |
Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
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Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
3001 |
Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses; heparin and its salts; other animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses; except such products of human origin |
3002 |
Animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera and other blood fractions; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products |
3101 |
Animal or vegetable fertilisers, except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
3501 |
Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues |
3502 |
Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives |
3503 |
Gelatin and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading No 3501 |
3504 |
Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed |
3507 |
Enzymes; except such products consisting solely of products of non-animal origin |
4101 |
Raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals |
4102 |
Raw skins of sheep or lambs |
4103 |
Other raw hides or skins |
4301 |
Raw furskins |
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Wool |
5102 |
Fine or coarse animal hair |
5103 |
Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair |
5105 |
Wool and fine or coarse animal hair |
9705 |
Collections and collectors' pieces of zoological interest |
ANNEX II
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
A.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I. USA CONTROL AUTHORITY
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Control of animal health
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Animal diseases/pests
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Control of public health
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Meat and poultry for human consumption
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Eggs and egg products
3.
Dairy
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Other animal-derived foods (including fish and fishery products)
5.
Animal feed
II.
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR VOLUNTARY PROGRAMMES
A.
Animal health
B.
Public health
III.
FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT ISSUE CERTIFICATION
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B.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
ANNEX III
LIST OF DISEASES FOR WHICH REGIONAL FREEDOM IS RECOGNISED
Animal diseases
Aquaculture diseases
ANNEX IV
ZONING AND REGIONALISATION
Animal diseases
Source risk factors
Commodity risk factors
Destination risk factors
Aquaculture diseases
ANNEX V
RECOGNITION OF SANITARY MEASURES
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European Community exports to the United States |
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Trade conditions |
Equiv. (Cat.) |
Special conditions |
Actions |
Trade conditions |
Equiv. (Cat.) |
Special conditions |
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EC standards |
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EC standards |
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1. Live animals |
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90/426 Annexes B and C |
9 CFR 92 |
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EC to submit for each EC laboratory the testing procedures, antigens/reagents used, audit/quality control programme, external control/laboratory approval programme. Inter-laboratory reference testing and exchange of samples between designated EC and US laboratories for CEM, glanders, dourine, piroplasmosis, equine infectious anaemia and equine viral arteritis to be carried out within three months of the entry into force of this Agreement. US to consider, within five months of the entry into force of this Agreement, withdrawing requirement for post-import quarantine on the bases of results. US to assess EC request on disease status for dourine and glanders within three months of EC submission. |
9 CFR 71, 75, 91 |
90/426 92/260 93/195 93/196 93/197 94/467 |
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US to consider identifying horses by passport from 31.12.1997. EC to consider withdrawing requirement for isolation before departure for permanent imports within six months of the submission of the final report on VS outbreak. |
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US to review their CEM and piroplasmosis requirements within three months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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64/432 72/462 90/425 |
9 CFR 92 |
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US to review BSE policy with respect to high and low incidence. |
9 CFR 71, 72, 73, 77, 78, 80, 91 |
72/462 |
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EC to review US dossier on bluetongue. |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
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US to provide details of RB51 brucellosis vaccine, for review by EC. |
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EC to produce conditions for US. |
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91/68 |
9 CFR 92 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 54, 71, 79, 77 |
91/68 97/231 |
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EC to review US dossier on bluetongue. |
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US to submit scrapie programme when final review is completed. EC to comment. |
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EC to produce conditions for US. |
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64/432 72/462 90/425 |
9 CFR 92 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 71, 76, 77, 78, 85 |
72/462 |
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EC to produce conditions for US. |
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92/65 |
9 CFR 92 |
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92/65 |
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90/539 93/342 |
9 CFR 92 |
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US to produce generic conditions. |
9 CFR 71, 82, 145, 147 |
90/539 93/432 96/482 96/483 |
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88/407 |
9 CFR 98 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 71, 77, 78 |
88/407 94/577 |
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EC to produce conditions to allow use of new elisa test kit for bluetongue. |
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EC to consider allowing movement between centres in two approved third countries. |
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92/65 |
9 CFR 98 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 71, 79 |
Directive 92/65 |
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90/429 |
9 CFR 98 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 71, 78, 85 |
90/429 93/199 |
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EC to examine US request that CSF tests not be required on entry and exit from centres in countries free of the disease. |
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92/65 |
9 CFR 98 |
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4. Equine semen, ova and embryos |
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92/65 95/307 |
9 CFR 98 |
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9 CFR 71, 75 |
92/65 96/539 |
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9 CFR 98 |
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92/65 96/540 |
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92/65 95/294 |
9 CFR 98 |
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9 CFR 71, 75 |
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89/556 |
9 CFR 98 |
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US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 71, 77, 78 |
89/556 92/471 |
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US to review suspension of imports from BSE affected countries. |
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92/65 |
9 CFR 98 |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
9 CFR 53 (in the case of an outbreak of exotic disease). |
72/462 82/426 |
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Three month residence. Holding freedom from brucellosis for ovines and caprines. |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
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72/462 82/426 |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
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72/462 82/426 |
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Three month residence. Holding freedom from brucellosis. |
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Ruminants (8) Equidae Porcine Ovine Caprine |
64/433 96/22 96/23 |
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 |
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Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). |
Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. |
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 |
72/462 93/158 96/22 96/23 |
Yes 3 |
Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3), (4) and (5). |
The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC to evaluate a US request, when submitted, on the need for continued trichinae testing of horsemeat. |
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Regarding footnote 5(e), the results of the inspections after incision of pig hearts shall be jointly evaluated after 12 months, with a view to determining if modifications should be made to the provisions of footnote 5(e). Equivalency (Yes2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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7. Poultry meat |
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Animal health |
91/494 94/438 |
9 CFR 94 |
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9 CFR 53 |
91/494 93/342 94/984 |
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Public health |
71/118 96/22 96/23 |
9 CFR 381 |
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Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). Post-mortem inspection to be carried out by official inspectors. |
Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within12 months of the date of entry into force of the Agreement. |
9 CFR 381.1—381.5 |
71/118 96/22 96/23 96/712 |
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Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3), (4) and (6). |
The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall carry out a scientific review of the use of antimicrobial techniques, and in particular the use of TSP and/or organic acids, with full participation of US scientists. The scientific review should be completed as soon as possible. |
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Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 80/215 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
9 CFR 53 |
72/462 97/221 |
Yes 2 |
Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat). |
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9 CFR 94 |
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9 CFR 53 |
72/462 97/221 |
Yes 2 |
Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat). |
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9 CFR 94 |
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9 CFR 53 |
97/221 |
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Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 7 (poultry meat). |
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92/495 92/45 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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92/495 92/45 97/221 |
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Ruminants (8) Equidae Pigs Poultry |
77/99 96/22 96/23 |
CFR 301—335, 354, 381.1—381.500 |
Yes 3 |
Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). |
Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. |
9 CFR 301—335, 354, 381.1— 381.500 |
72/462 77/99 92/118 96/22 96/23 |
Yes 3 |
Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat) and/or 7 (poultrymeat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3) and (4). |
The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. Equivalency shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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77/99 96/22 96/23 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 |
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Existing trade conditions. |
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77/99 92/118 96/22 96/23 |
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72/461 92/118 91/495 |
9 CFR 94 |
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Additional certification from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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92/118 91/495 97/219 |
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91/495 96/22 96/23 97/219 |
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Existing trade conditions. |
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91/495 96/22 96/23 97/219 |
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92/45 |
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92/45 96/22 96/23 97/218 97/220 |
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92/45 96/22 96/23 97/218 97/220 |
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91/67 |
USDI & Title 50 |
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USDI & Title 50 |
91/67 |
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EC to evaluate new US standards if applicable. |
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91/67 |
USDI & Title 50 |
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USDI & Title 50 |
91/67 |
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91/493 96/22 96/23 |
21 CFR 123, 1240 FDFCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 70—82, 180, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 172—193, 1240 |
Yes 3 |
Low-acid canned food requirement. |
US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence for low-acid canned food can be considered. EC to provide (1) appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States, and (2) information on application of HACCP systems in Member States. |
21 CFR 123, 1240 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 70—82, 180, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 172—193, 1240 |
91/493 95/328 96/22 96/23 |
Yes 3 |
95/328 |
US to inform the EC when the US is ready to have the implementation of its seafood HACCP Regulation reviewed. EC to carry out review, involving as necessary examination of information and documentation to be provided by US on procedures for audit and control of implementation. On-site verification of US system to be carried out within six months of US request. |
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US to conduct on-site verification of EC system (including visit to EC central offices and observation of Commission audits of a number of Member States). US to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
NMFS Voluntary HACCP based Programme 50 CFR 260 |
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EC to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions within 45 days of on-site verification. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. ‘Establishments’ do not include ‘brokers or traders’. |
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91/492 |
National shellfish sanitation programme. |
Yes 3 |
Existing trade conditions. |
EC to supply the raw data used for the scientific assessment on flesh/water testing. US shall respond to results of scientific assessment within 90 days of receipts of raw data. |
National shellfish sanitation programme; |
91/492 |
Yes 3 |
Existing trade conditions. |
Joint comparison of flesh/water testing for classification of production areas. US to inform the EC when the US is ready to have the implementation of its seafood HACCP Regulation reviewed. |
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EC to provide (1) appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States, and (2) information on application of HACCP systems in Member States. US to conduct on-site verification of EC system (including visit to EC central offices and observation of Commission audits of a number of Member States). US to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalized, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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EC to carry out review, involving as necessary examination of information and documentation to be provided by US on procedures for audit and control of implementation. On-site verification of US system to be carried out within six months of US request. EC to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions within 45 days of on-site verification. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. ‘Establishments’ do not include ‘brokers or traders’. |
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91/493 96/22 96/23 |
National Shellfish sanitation programme, FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 123, 1240, DVM |
NE |
National Shellfish sanitation programme, FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 123, 1240, DVM |
91/493 96/22 96/23 |
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Animal health |
91/67 |
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91/67 |
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13. Milk and milk-based products for human consumption |
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64/432 92/46 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Certification to UHT for FMD affected regions. For non-FMD affected countries/regions a certificate of origin is required. |
US to review whether double pasteurisation acceptable. |
9 CFR 77, 78 |
92/46 95/343 |
Yes 2 |
TB and Brucella requirements for non-heat treated. |
EC to review US TB and brucella programmes. |
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92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 |
Yes 3 |
Existing trade conditions. |
US to review Import Milk Act. US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence for low-acid canned food can be considered. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 |
92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 |
Yes 3 |
EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. |
US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue. |
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EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation. EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. |
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The US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence to ‘grade A’ can be considered, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US. |
Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. |
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92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 |
Yes 3 |
Existing trade conditions. E coli requirement (for cheeses). |
US to review Import Milk Act. Discussions on differences in finished product criteria for E-coli to continue. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 |
92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 |
Yes 3 |
EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. |
US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue. |
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EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. |
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US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation. |
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US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. |
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EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system. |
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The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. |
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The US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence to ‘grade A’ can be considered, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US. |
Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. |
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92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/22 96/23 96/90 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110, 113, 133, 172, 184, 185, 510—520, 556, 1240 40 CFR 180 |
Yes 3 |
Compliance with E-coli requirement (for cheeses). |
Discussions on differences in finished product criteria for E-coli to continue. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110, 113, 133, 172, 184, 185, 510—520, 556, 1240 40 CFR 180 |
92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/22 96/23 96/90 |
Yes 3 |
Compliance with EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment or laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue. US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation. EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. |
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Prohibition on products not matured for more than 60 days at temperature above 35 oF (+2oC). |
The US to consider a dossier, to be submitted by the EC, for cheese not matured for more than 60 days, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US. |
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All pasteurised or UHT or sterilised |
92/118 64/432 |
9 CFR 94.16 |
Yes 2 |
For non-FMD affected regions, a certificate of origin is required. For FMD affected regions, certification to UHT. |
US to review if double pasteurisation of products from FMD affected regions is acceptable. |
9 CFR 77, 78 |
92/118 95/341 |
NE |
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92/118 |
9 CFR 94.16 |
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9 CFR 77, 78 |
92/118 |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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72/462 |
NE |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 1 |
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72/462 |
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Ruminants (8) Pigs |
94/65 |
9 CFR 301—381 |
Yes 3 |
Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote(1) |
Equivalency shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. |
9 CFR 301—381 |
94/65 97/29 |
Yes 3 |
Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point six (fresh meat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes(2), (3) and (4). |
The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. EC to consider reviewing scope of definition of minced meat. |
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16. Meat preparations |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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72/462 |
NE |
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64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 1 |
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72/462 |
NE |
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92/118 72/462 80/215 94/438 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 1 |
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91/494 93/342 94/984 |
NE |
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Ruminants (8) Equidae Pigs Poultry |
94/65 |
9 CFR 301—381 |
Yes 2/3 |
Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). |
Equivalency shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. |
9 CFR 301—381 |
94/65 97/29 |
Yes 3 |
Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat) and/or 7 (poultrymeat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3) and (4). |
The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. Equivalency shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. |
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Wild game (8) Farmed game (8) |
94/65 |
FIFRA, FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 |
NE |
Existing trade conditions |
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FIFRA, FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 |
94/65 |
NE |
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Animal health |
— Cattle |
92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)) No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to review 94.8 (a) (i) (v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). Certification attesting to process and origin for casings originating in ASF free countries/regions but processed in ASF affected country/region. |
US to review 94.8(a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
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92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. Certification attesting to process and country of origin for casings originating in BSE free countries but processed in BSE affected country. |
US to review 94.8 (a) (i) (v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
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92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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Public health |
77/99 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 |
NE |
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FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 |
77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. |
NE |
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18. Animal casings not for human consumption |
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92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
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92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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— Pigs |
92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). Certification attesting to process and origin for casings originating in ASF free countries/regions but processed in ASF affected country/region. |
US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
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92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 96 |
Yes 2 |
Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. Certification attesting to process and country of origin for casings originating in BSE free countries but processed in BSE affected country. |
US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. |
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92/118 94/187 |
NE |
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19. Hides and skins |
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92/118 72/461 72/462 |
9 CFR 95.5, 95.6 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 97/168 |
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20. Canned petfood containing high/low risk material |
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92/118 90/667 92/562 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Special rules for BSE countries. Shelf stable for remainder. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 |
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EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood. |
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92/118 90/667 92/562 |
99 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Shelf stable for remainder. |
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FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 |
E |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
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21. Canned petfood containing only low risk material |
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92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Special rules for BSE countries. Shelf stable for remainder. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 |
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92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Shelf stable. |
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FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 |
E |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
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22. Dry and semi moist petfood containing only low risk material |
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92/118 94/309 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Restrictions for BSE countries. |
US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against FMD, CSF, SVD, ASF and ND. US to review rules on BSE. |
FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 |
E |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
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23. Dry and semi moist petfood containing high/low risk material |
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92/118 94/309 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Restrictions for BSE countries. |
US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against FMD, CSF, SVD, ASF and ND. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/344 96/449 97/199 |
E |
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EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood. |
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92/118 94/309 |
9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 1 |
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US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against ND. |
FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 94/344 97/199 |
E |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
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24. Bones and bone products for human consumption (‘other products’ as defined in Directive 77/99/EEC) |
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Fresh meat (ruminants, horses, pigs) |
64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Restrictions for BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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72/462 97/221 |
NE |
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Farmed game
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91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Restrictions for BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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91/495 |
NE |
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Fresh meat
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92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game |
92/45 91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/45 91/495 |
NE |
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Wild game
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92/45 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Restrictions for BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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92/45 |
NE |
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Public health |
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All species (8) |
77/99 92/118 |
9 CFR 95 |
NE |
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77/99 92/118 |
NE |
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EC to consider establishing conditions. |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) |
64/433 77/99 92/118 |
FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 |
NE |
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FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 |
77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. |
NE |
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25. Bones, horns and hooves and their products not for human consumption |
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Animal health |
96/239 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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9 CFR 53 |
94/446 |
NE |
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26. Processed animal protein for human consumption |
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Animal health |
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Fresh meat (ruminants, equidae, pigs) |
64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Not accepted from BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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72/462 97/221 |
NE |
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EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood. |
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Farmed game
|
91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Not accepted from BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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91/495 |
NE |
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Fresh meat
|
92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game |
92/45 91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/45 91/495 |
NE |
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Wild game
|
92/45 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
Not accepted from BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
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92/45 |
NE |
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Public health |
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All species (8) |
77/99 92/118 |
Yes 1 |
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77/99 92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) |
77/99 |
FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 |
NE |
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FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170?189, 510—529, 556 |
77/99 92/118 Draft Decisions notified to WTO. |
NE |
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27. Processed animal protein not for human consumption |
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Containing material of mammalian origin |
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Ruminants |
92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 95 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 2 |
Not accepted from BSE countries. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
90/667 92/118 92/562 94/344 96/449 97/198 |
NE |
|
EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood. |
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Non-ruminants |
92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 95 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
Yes 3 |
|
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FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 90/667 96/449 |
NE |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
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Containing only material of non-mammalian origin |
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Poultry and fish |
92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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90/667 92/118 92/562 94/344 97/198 |
NE |
Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia. |
|
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Non-ruminants |
92/118 90/667 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 90/667 |
NE |
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28. Serum of equidae |
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Animal health |
92/118 94/143 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
NE |
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92/118 94/143 |
NE |
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29. Blood and blood products intended for human consumption |
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Animal health |
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Fresh meat (ruminants, equidae, pigs) |
64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
E |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to produce generic conditions for EC. |
9 CFR 53 |
72/462 97/221 |
NE |
|
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Farmed game
|
91/495 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
|
91/495 |
NE |
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Fresh meat
|
92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game |
92/45 91/495 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
Yes 1 |
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92/45 91/495 |
NE |
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Wild game
|
92/45 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
Yes 1 |
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92/45 |
NE |
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Public health |
77/99 |
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FFDCA, FIFRA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
NE |
|
|
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FFDCA, FIFRA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 |
77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. |
NE |
|
EC to consider establishing conditions. |
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30. Blood and blood products not intended for human consumption |
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Animal health |
92/183 92/118 |
9 CFR 95.4, 122 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. Permit required. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
9 CFR 53 |
92/183 92/118 |
Yes 2 |
Bluetongue treatment requirements. |
EC to consider use of tests for bluetongue in place of treatment. |
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31. Lard and rendered fats intended for human consumption |
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Animal health |
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Fresh meat (ruminants, horses, pigs) |
64/432 72/461 80/215 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
|
72/462 97/221 |
NE |
|
|
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Farmed game
|
91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
91/495 |
NE |
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Fresh meat
|
92/118 80/215 94/438 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
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92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game |
92/45 91/495 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
|
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|
92/45 91/495 |
NE |
|
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Wild game
|
92/45 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
|
92/45 |
NE |
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Public health |
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All species (8) |
77/99 92/118 |
|
NE |
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77/99 92/118 |
NE |
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Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) |
77/99 |
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 |
NE |
|
|
9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 |
77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. |
NE |
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32. Lard and rendered fats not intended for human consumption |
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|
92/118 90/667 72/461 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 2 |
BSE rules for ruminants. |
US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. |
|
92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. |
NE |
|
EC to review requirements to consider inclusion of alternative heat treatment systems. EC to review US bacteriological testing regime for protein fraction. |
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33. Raw material for feeding stuffs, pharmaceutical or technical use |
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Animal health |
92/118 |
9 CFR 95, 122 |
Yes 1 |
|
|
9 CFR 53 |
92/118 |
E |
|
EC to consider laying down certification requirements for imports. |
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34. Apiculture products for apiculture |
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Animal health |
92/118 |
|
E |
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92/118 94/860 |
NE |
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35. Game trophies |
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Animal health |
92/118 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
|
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9 CFR 53 |
92/118 96/590 |
E |
|
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36. Manure |
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Animal health |
92/118 |
9 CFR 95 |
E |
|
US to provide temperature requirements for manure from regions affected by serious transmissible disease. |
9 CFR 53 |
92/118 |
E |
|
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37. Wool, feathers and hair |
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Animal health |
|
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|
92/118 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
|
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9 CFR 53 |
92/118 |
NE |
|
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|
92/118 |
9 CFR 95 |
Yes 1 |
|
|
9 CFR 53 |
92/118 94/435 |
NE |
|
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Public health |
|
FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 1240.70 |
NE |
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FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 1240.70 |
|
NE |
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38. Honey |
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Animal health |
|
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NE |
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|
NE |
|
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Public health |
92/118 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 520.182, 520.1660d |
NE |
|
|
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 520.182, 520.1660d |
92/118 |
NE |
|
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39. Frogs' legs |
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Animal health |
|
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Public health |
92/118 96/340 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 |
NE |
|
|
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 |
92/118 96/340 |
NE |
|
EC to review US HACCP rules when submitted. |
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40. Snails for human consumption |
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Animal health |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Public health |
92/118 96/340 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 |
NE |
|
|
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 |
92/118 96/340 |
NE |
|
|
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41. Egg products for human consumption |
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Animal health |
90/539 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Permit required from areas affected by Newcastle disease. |
US to review permit requirement. |
|
90/539 93/342 |
Yes 1 |
|
|
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Public health |
89/437 91/684 92/118 96/23 |
7 CFR 59 EPIA Public Law 91-597 |
E |
|
US to supply information on the legal basis for recognition of equivalence. US to complete assessment of EC public health legislation. |
7 CFR 59 EPIA Public Law 91-597 |
89/437 91/684 92/118 96/23 97/38 |
E |
Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (2). The following tests are to be conducted, as specified in Annex VI to Directive 89/437, on US egg products for dispatch to Europe: Chemical tests
Bacteriological tests
Methods Internationally recognised methods such as: ISO, NMKL, AOAC. |
EC to complete assessment of US public health legislation. |
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42. Shell eggs |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Animal health |
90/539 |
9 CFR 94 |
Yes 2 |
Permit required from areas affected by Newcastle disease. |
US to review permit requirement. |
9 CFR 94 |
90/539 93/342 |
Yes 1 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||
Public health |
89/437 91/684 94/371 96/23 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, EPIA 21 CFR 5.10 (a) (4) and (a)(13), 70—82, 100.135, 110.3—110.93, 172.140, 172.882, 182.884, 178, 520, 524, 556, 558, 1240 40 CFR 180 7 CFR 56 |
E |
|
US to review legal basis for recognition of equivalence. US to complete assessment of EC public health legislation. |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, EPIA 21 CFR 5.10(a)(4) and (a) (13), 70—82, 100.135, 110.3—110.93, 172.140, 172.882, 182.884, 178, 520, 524, 556, 558, 1240 40 CFR 180 7 CFR 56 |
89/437 91/684 94/371 96/23 |
E |
Footnote (4). |
EC to complete assessment of US public health legislation. |
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43. Gelatin for human consumption and technical use |
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Animal health |
|
9 CFR 94 |
NE |
|
|
|
|
NE |
|
|
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Public health |
92/118 |
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 570, 573—589 |
NE |
|
|
FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 570, 573—589 |
92/118 |
NE |
|
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