FSIS Proposes to Allow Poultry Imports from Korea, Subject to Re-Inspection

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to add Korea to the list of countries eligible to export poultry products to the U.S., after a review by the agency found Korea’s poultry inspection system requirements equivalent to U.S. standards. If the proposed rule is adopted, all slaughtered poultry, or parts and products thereof, exported to the U.S. from Korea will be subject to re-inspection at the U.S. port of entry for transportation damage, product and container defects, labeling, proper certifications, general condition, and accurate count, among other things, FSIS said. Products that pass re-inspection will be stamped with the official U.S. mark of inspection and allowed to enter U.S. commerce.