West Indies - Export requirements for meat and poultry products

Note

This geographical, rather than political grouping is made on the basis of common requirements, thus avoiding repetition. The group includes those countries formerly identified as the West Indies Federation plus additional islands. Countries to which exports are currently made include:

Eligible/ineligible product

Eligible

  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Poultry

Production controls and inspection requirements

  • Pickled meat should be packed in 100 degree concentrated brine, verified with the use of a salometer.

Documentation requirements

Certificate

  • Certificate of Inspection Covering Meat Products (CFIA/ACIA 1454)
    • For products pickled in brine, form CFIA/ACIA 1454 should be endorsed with the following statement:

      "The product has been packed in 100 degree salometer reading brine."