The guidance provides a summary of FSIS’ official government chemical residue sampling pursuant to the U.S. National Residue Program. It applies to foreign countries currently eligible or seeking to implement government chemical residue sampling programs that meet regulatory requirements for FSIS international equivalence regarding meat, poultry, or egg products intended for export to the United States. It relates to equivalence requirements in 9 CFR 327.2, 381.196, 557.2, and 590.910.