Also, if a good is to be exported, then the same good cannot, by law, be offered in U.S. markets. Sometimes the U.S. Department of Agriculture demands specific labeling as well. The FDA may confiscate any imported good that appears to have been altered or tampered with at a comprehensive border inspection. A country's safety and inspection standards also have to be approved by the USDA for this country to be allowed to export beef and poultry to the United States. Certification may be required as well.
Some requirements are subject to controversy such as ingredient requirements.
There have been numerous international disputes over labeling requirements. For example, the United States government does not require labels if the products are genetically engineered or modified organisms elemental to the good. Not so the European Union, which has strict laws over these matters. There is also country of origin labeling requirements. It is most important to know what the requirements are for the country where the good is being exported.