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The governments of Peru and Colombia
have agreed to end restrictions on U.S. beef imports and will now
allow the importation of all U.S. beef and beef products – including
those derived from animals of all ages – into their countries.
The agreements take effect on Oct.
25, 2006, for exports to Peru and on Oct. 31, 2006, for exports to
Colombia. Both agreements must be ratified by the U.S. Congress
before being finalized. Plants will be eligible to export once the
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues new certification
requirements.
For additional information, visit
the U.S. Trade Representative’s Web site at
http://www.ustr.gov.
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