Recently Revised Eligible Plant Lists Russia Plant List (Poultry) (Oct 3, 2013) Egypt Plant List (Beef) (Sep 24, 2013) Egypt Plant List (Poultry) (Sep 24, 2013)

For most countries, all USDA Federally-authorized meat, poultry and egg product establishments are eligible to export, provided all the requirements of the importing country are met. If the country requirements indicate that all Federally-authorized plants are eligible to export to the country, no further action is needed.

Establishments wishing to become pre-certified to export to one of these countries countries should follow the steps outlined in the Export Certification Checklist.

• Argentina (Feb 12, 2002)
• Australia (Aug 21, 2013)
• Brazil (Aug 14, 2013)
• Canada I-Houses (from CFIA Web site)
• European Union
  ( http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/
  establishments/third_country/index_en.htm )
• Gibraltar (Feb 15, 2001)
• Israel (Feb 15, 2002; PDF Only)
• Japan (Casings) (Mar 19, 2013)
• Japan (Cold Storage Facilities) (Sep 5, 2013)
• Mexico (Sep 12, 2013)
• Russia
  • Beef (Jan 28, 2013)
  • Pork (Jan 10, 2013)
  • Prepared Products (Nov 21, 2012)
  • Poultry (Oct 3, 2013)
• South Africa (Mar 29, 2013)

For the following countries please check the specific country website for the process to be eligible to export to that country.

• Egypt (Beef) (Sep 24, 2013)
• Egypt (halal whole poultry) (Sep 24, 2013)

Establishments ineligible to export In some cases, importing countries identify specific establishments that are ineligible to export. These establishments are identified in the country requirements for the period of time that they are ineligible. The countries listed below have identified specific establishments as ineligible.

• Canada (Jul 19, 2013)
• China (Sep 6, 2013)
• Japan (Jul 2, 2013)
• Korea (Aug 16, 2013)
• Taiwan (Sep 17, 2013)