Addition of Mexico to the List of Countries Eligible to Export Poultry Products into the United States

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is adding Mexico to the list of countries eligible to export poultry products to the United States. Reviews of Mexico's laws, regulations, and other materials show that the requirements of its poultry processing system are equivalent to relevant provisions in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) and its implementing regulations. Only products processed from poultry slaughtered in federally inspected establishments in the United States or in establishments in other countries eligible to export poultry from certified slaughter establishments to the United States may be imported into the United States after processing in certified Mexican establishments. FSIS inspectors will reinspect poultry products exported from Mexico to the United States at U.S. ports of entry. This action enables certified poultry processing establishments in Mexico to export processed poultry products to the United States.