EC-15 (Sep 5, 2013)

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Eligible/Ineligible Products

1. Eligible
   1. Poultry and poultry products.
   2. Pork Casings.
   3. Pork and pork products.
2. Ineligible
   1. Beef and beef products.
   2. All restrictions on fresh poultry and poultry products derived from birds from the following States have been lifted: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.*

Documentation Requirements

1. Poultry and poultry products
   1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following statement must be typed in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5:
      
      "The birds from which the meat was derived originated from farms located in a zone free of Newcastle disease and avian influenza as defined by OIE."
2. Pork casings
   1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-7, Animal Casing Export Certificate for Countries requiring Ante-mortem, Post-mortem and Fit for Human Consumption Statements.

Other Requirements for Casings

It is the responsibility of the exporter to seal containers (transportation containers, cartons, boxes, or barrels) in such a manner as to be tamper-proof prior to removal by the animal health authority in Ecuador. Also, containers must be washed and disinfected and maintained at the appropriate temperature to transport the product.

Plants Eligible to Export

All U.S. federally inspected establishments are eligible to export to Ecuador.

EC-15 (Sep 5, 2013)