This section provides export requirements for egg products as determined by
communication with appropriate government officials in each respective country.
FSIS Form PY-200 must accompany all exports of egg products. Additionally, the
following certification statement may be included on the PY-200 upon the request of the
exporter.
- "The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, certifies
that no cases of lethal avian influenza (fowl plague) and no cases of exotic Newcastle disease
have been reported in commercial laying flocks in the State of origin where the shell eggs originated
and/or were processed for the 6 months preceding departure of this consignment. The shell eggs used
to produce the product covered by this certificate originated in (name of state(s))."
Prior to shipping egg products, exporters should be advised to have their importers confirm that the
importing country will accept the certification statements indicated on the PY-200.
Individual Country Requirements
These countries have additional requirements:
- Canada (Nov 2, 2004)
- Colombia (Apr 7, 2009)
- European Union (Nov 13, 2009)
- Japan (Feb 9, 2010)
- Mexico (Nov 21, 2006)
- Poland (Dec 20, 2001)
- Korea, Republic of (Nov 29, 2006)
- New Zealand (Nov 16, 2006)
- Russia (Mar 16, 2006)
- Singapore (Jun 3, 2008)
FSIS Notices Related to the Export of Egg Products
FSIS Notice 59-09 (Aug 26, 2009; PDF only)
Certification Statements on Egg Products Inspection and Grading Certificates, FSIS Form PY-200
Eligible Plant Lists
Eligible plant lists for pasteurized egg products are pending final at this time. The list will be added to these requirements as soon as further information is obtained.
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