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Eligible/ineligible product
Eligible
- Beef products
- fresh (chilled or frozen)
- Pork products:
- fresh (chilled or frozen)
Ineligible
- Poultry
- The importation of poultry meat is subject to restrictions related to Avian Influenza. A certification agreement has yet to be reached for this product.
Pre-export approvals by competent authority of importing country
Establishments
- While all registered or licensed establishments are able to export eligible meat products, establishments must appear on the List of Canadian Establishments Approved to Export to Chile – (Spanish only).
- In order to avoid unnecessary delays at the border or possibly refusals, exporters should confirm, prior to export, that Canadian beef or pork establishments, as well as storage facilities, appear on the list of published by the Chilean authorities.
- In case the establishment name and number do not appear on the list, exporters are advised to contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) area or regional office.
Production controls and inspection requirements
- In the case of heat-treated products, a core temperature of at least 68°C for a minimum of 30 minutes should be applied.
Labelling, marking and packaging requirements
- Container must be sealed with an official seal. The seal number and the container number must appear on the export certificate.
Labelling of beef cuts
Cartons
- In addition to usual labelling requirements, the name of the cut must appear in Spanish, together with its grade, in keeping with Chilean standards. See the following Chilean annexes for more information:
Wrapping
- Wrappers of individual beef cuts must bear the name of the product in Spanish and the Chilean grade (see Annex C and Annex D).
- This information may be printed directly on the wrapping or applied to the wrapper by affixing a label.
Documentation requirements
Certificate
- Certificate of Inspection Covering Meat Products (CFIA/ACIA 1454)
- Annex A – Health Certificate for export of pork and products derived from pork to Chile
- Annex B – Veterinary Certificate for beef and beef by-products
- Annex E – Certification in relation to Japanese requirements for pork
- Annex E is not a Chilean requirement but can be issued if all applicable requirements for Japan are met.