China: Update to the Export Process for US Beef and Beef Products
In accordance with the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement (ETA), China has implemented a number of changes to the scope and process of exporting U.S. beef and beef products to China. Key changes include an expanded scope of products, removal of the 30-month age limit for cattle, new Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards, and the use of the Public Health Information System (PHIS) for transmitting export documents. This report is intended to be a general guide for U.S. exporters and is intended to complement the regulatory requirements found in the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Export Library.
China: Update to the Export Process for US Beef and Beef Products