— Commodity — Species — Animal/public health European Community exports to the United States United States exports to the European Community

Trade conditions Equiv. (Cat.) Special conditions Actions Trade conditions Equiv. (Cat.) Special conditions Actions

EC standards US standards US standards EC standards

1. Live animals

Animal health

— Equidae 90/426 Annexes B and C 9 CFR 92 E EC to submit for each EC laboratory the testing procedures, antigens/reagents used, audit/quality control programme, external control/laboratory approval programme. Inter-laboratory reference testing and exchange of samples between designated EC and US laboratories for CEM, glanders, dourine, piroplasmosis, equine infectious anaemia and equine viral arteritis to be carried out within three months of the entry into force of this Agreement. US to consider, within five months of the entry into force of this Agreement, withdrawing requirement for post-import quarantine on the bases of results. US to assess EC request on disease status for dourine and glanders within three months of EC submission. 9 CFR 71, 75, 91 90/426 92/260 93/195 93/196 93/197 94/467 E US to consider identifying horses by passport from 31.12.1997. EC to consider withdrawing requirement for isolation before departure for permanent imports within six months of the submission of the final report on VS outbreak.

US to review their CEM and piroplasmosis requirements within three months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

— Bovine animals 64/432 72/462 90/425 9 CFR 92 E US to review BSE policy with respect to high and low incidence. 9 CFR 71, 72, 73, 77, 78, 80, 91 72/462 E EC to review US dossier on bluetongue.

US to produce generic conditions for EC. US to provide details of RB51 brucellosis vaccine, for review by EC.

EC to produce conditions for US.

— Sheep/goats 91/68 9 CFR 92 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 54, 71, 79, 77 91/68 97/231 E EC to review US dossier on bluetongue.

US to submit scrapie programme when final review is completed. EC to comment. EC to produce conditions for US.

— Swine 64/432 72/462 90/425 9 CFR 92 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 71, 76, 77, 78, 85 72/462 E EC to produce conditions for US.

— Dogs and cats 92/65 9 CFR 92 NE 92/65 NE

— ‘Balai’ animals 92/65 9 CFR 92 NE 92/65 NE

2. Live poultry and hatching eggs

Animal health

90/539 93/342 9 CFR 92 E US to produce generic conditions. 9 CFR 71, 82, 145, 147 90/539 93/432 96/482 96/483 E

3. Semen

Animal health

— Bovine 88/407 9 CFR 98 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 71, 77, 78 88/407 94/577 E EC to produce conditions to allow use of new elisa test kit for bluetongue.

EC to consider allowing movement between centres in two approved third countries.

— Sheep/goats 92/65 9 CFR 98 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 71, 79 Directive 92/65 NE

— Porcine 90/429 9 CFR 98 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 71, 78, 85 90/429 93/199 E EC to examine US request that CSF tests not be required on entry and exit from centres in countries free of the disease.

— Canine 92/65 9 CFR 98 NE 92/65 NE

— Feline 92/65 NE 92/65 NE

4. Equine semen, ova and embryos

Animal health

— Semen 92/65 95/307 9 CFR 98 NE 9 CFR 71, 75 92/65 96/539 NE

— Ova 92/65 95/294 9 CFR 98 NE 9 CFR 71, 75 92/65 96/540 NE

— Embryos 92/65 95/294 9 CFR 98 NE 9 CFR 71, 75 92/65 96/540 NE

5. Embryos

Animal health

— Bovine 89/556 9 CFR 98 E US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 71, 77, 78 89/556 92/471 E

US to review suspension of imports from BSE affected countries.

— Ovine/caprine 92/65 9 CFR 98 NE 92/65 NE

6. Fresh meat

Animal health

— Ruminants 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 9 CFR 53 (in the case of an outbreak of exotic disease). 72/462 82/426 Yes 2 Three month residence. Holding freedom from brucellosis for ovines and caprines.

— Equidae 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 72/462 82/426 Yes 2 Three month residence.

— Porcine animals 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 72/462 82/426 Yes 2 Three month residence. Holding freedom from brucellosis.

Public health

Ruminants (8) Equidae Porcine Ovine Caprine 64/433 96/22 96/23 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 72/462 93/158 96/22 96/23 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3), (4) and (5). The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC to evaluate a US request, when submitted, on the need for continued trichinae testing of horsemeat.

Regarding footnote 5(e), the results of the inspections after incision of pig hearts shall be jointly evaluated after 12 months, with a view to determining if modifications should be made to the provisions of footnote 5(e). Equivalency (Yes2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

7. Poultry meat

Animal health 91/494 94/438 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 91/494 93/342 94/984 Yes 1

Public health 71/118 96/22 96/23 9 CFR 381 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). Post-mortem inspection to be carried out by official inspectors. Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within12 months of the date of entry into force of the Agreement. 9 CFR 381.1—381.5 71/118 96/22 96/23 96/712 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3), (4) and (6). The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall carry out a scientific review of the use of antimicrobial techniques, and in particular the use of TSP and/or organic acids, with full participation of US scientists. The scientific review should be completed as soon as possible.

Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

8. Meat products

Animal health

— Red meat (ruminants/equidae) 64/432 72/461 72/462 80/215 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 9 CFR 53 72/462 97/221 Yes 2 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat).

— Pigs 64/432 72/461 72/462 80/215 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 72/462 97/221 Yes 2 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat).

— Poultry 92/118 72/462 80/215 94/438 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 97/221 Yes 2 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 7 (poultry meat).

— Wild game and farmed game 92/495 92/45 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/495 92/45 97/221 NE

Public health

Ruminants (8) Equidae Pigs Poultry 77/99 96/22 96/23 CFR 301—335, 354, 381.1—381.500 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. 9 CFR 301—335, 354, 381.1— 381.500 72/462 77/99 92/118 96/22 96/23 Yes 3 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat) and/or 7 (poultrymeat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3) and (4). The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. Equivalency shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

Wild game (8) Farmed game (8) 77/99 96/22 96/23 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 NE Existing trade conditions. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 77/99 92/118 96/22 96/23 NE

9. Fanned game meat

Animal health

— Deer — Rabbit 72/461 92/118 91/495 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Yes 1 Additional certification from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/118 91/495 97/219 NE

— Porcine 72/461 92/118 91/495 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 92/118 NE

— Feathered 92/118 72/462 80/215 94/438 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 9 CFR 94 92/118 97/219 NE

Public health

See footnote (8) for ruminants 91/495 96/22 96/23 97/219 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 9 CFR 301—335, 352, 354 NE Existing trade conditions. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 9 CFR 301—335, 352, 354 91/495 96/22 96/23 97/219 NE

10. Wild game meat

Animal health

— Deer 92/45 9 CFR 94 E 92/45 97/218 NE

— Rabbit

— Porcine 92/45 9 CFR 94 E 92/45 97/220 NE

— Feathered 92/45 9 CFR 94 E 92/45 97/218 NE

Public health

See footnote (8) for ruminants 92/45 96/22 96/23 97/218 97/220 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 170—189, 510—529, 556 9 CFR 301—335 40 CFR 180, 185 NE Existing trade conditions. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3—110.93, 170—189, 510—529, 556 9 CFR 301—335 40 CFR 180, 185 92/45 96/22 96/23 97/218 97/220 NE

11. Fisheries products for human consumption

Animal health

— Fish/fisheries products 91/67 USDI & Title 50 NE USDI & Title 50 91/67 NE EC to evaluate new US standards if applicable.

— Bivalve molluscs/crustaceans (excl. live) 91/67 USDI & Title 50 NE USDI & Title 50 91/67 NE

Public health

— Fish/fisheries products 91/493 96/22 96/23 21 CFR 123, 1240 FDFCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 70—82, 180, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 172—193, 1240 Yes 3 Low-acid canned food requirement. US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence for low-acid canned food can be considered. EC to provide (1) appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States, and (2) information on application of HACCP systems in Member States. 21 CFR 123, 1240 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 70—82, 180, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 172—193, 1240 91/493 95/328 96/22 96/23 Yes 3 95/328 US to inform the EC when the US is ready to have the implementation of its seafood HACCP Regulation reviewed. EC to carry out review, involving as necessary examination of information and documentation to be provided by US on procedures for audit and control of implementation. On-site verification of US system to be carried out within six months of US request.

US to conduct on-site verification of EC system (including visit to EC central offices and observation of Commission audits of a number of Member States). US to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. NMFS Voluntary HACCP based Programme 50 CFR 260 Yes 1 EC to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions within 45 days of on-site verification. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. ‘Establishments’ do not include ‘brokers or traders’.

— Bivalve molluscs/crustaceans (excl. live) 91/492 National shellfish sanitation programme. Yes 3 Existing trade conditions. EC to supply the raw data used for the scientific assessment on flesh/water testing. US shall respond to results of scientific assessment within 90 days of receipts of raw data. National shellfish sanitation programme; 91/492 Yes 3 Existing trade conditions. Joint comparison of flesh/water testing for classification of production areas. US to inform the EC when the US is ready to have the implementation of its seafood HACCP Regulation reviewed.

EC to provide (1) appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States, and (2) information on application of HACCP systems in Member States. US to conduct on-site verification of EC system (including visit to EC central offices and observation of Commission audits of a number of Member States). US to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalized, and any necessary procedures carried out. EC to carry out review, involving as necessary examination of information and documentation to be provided by US on procedures for audit and control of implementation. On-site verification of US system to be carried out within six months of US request. EC to indicate any outstanding problems following above actions within 45 days of on-site verification. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. ‘Establishments’ do not include ‘brokers or traders’.

— Aquaculture animals and products 91/493 96/22 96/23 National Shellfish sanitation programme, FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 123, 1240, DVM NE National Shellfish sanitation programme, FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 123, 1240, DVM 91/493 96/22 96/23 NE

12. Live fish/shellfish and gametes

Animal health 91/67 NE 91/67 NE

13. Milk and milk-based products for human consumption

Animal health

— Cattle including buffalo — Sheep — Goats 64/432 92/46 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Certification to UHT for FMD affected regions. For non-FMD affected countries/regions a certificate of origin is required. US to review whether double pasteurisation acceptable. 9 CFR 77, 78 92/46 95/343 Yes 2 TB and Brucella requirements for non-heat treated. EC to review US TB and brucella programmes.

Public health

— UHT-milk/sterilised Milk 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 Yes 3 Existing trade conditions. US to review Import Milk Act. US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence for low-acid canned food can be considered. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 Yes 3 EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue.

EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation. EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out.

Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. The US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence to ‘grade A’ can be considered, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US. Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents.

— Pasteurised products 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 Yes 3 Existing trade conditions. E coli requirement (for cheeses). US to review Import Milk Act. Discussions on differences in finished product criteria for E-coli to continue. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 131, 133, 135, 172, 184, 510—520, 556, 1210, 1240 40 CFR 180, 185 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 96/22 96/23 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/90 Yes 3 EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue.

EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation.

US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system.

The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out.

Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents. The US to provide a detailed indication of how the EC request for equivalence to ‘grade A’ can be considered, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US. Pasteurised milk Ordinance for grade A products and related documents.

— Not pasteurised (raw or thermised) 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/22 96/23 96/90 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110, 113, 133, 172, 184, 185, 510—520, 556, 1240 40 CFR 180 Yes 3 Compliance with E-coli requirement (for cheeses). Discussions on differences in finished product criteria for E-coli to continue. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed. EC to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation by Member States. US to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of EC system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with EC. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110, 113, 133, 172, 184, 185, 510—520, 556, 1240 40 CFR 180 92/46 94/71 95/340 95/342 95/343 97/115 91/180 92/608 92/118 96/22 96/23 96/90 Yes 3 Compliance with EC requirements for somatic cell and plate counts certification as per 95/343. US to consider including HACCP system in dairy products. Joint assessment or laboratories to be completed. Discussions on somatic cells and plate counts to continue. US to provide appropriate information and documentation on procedures for audit and control of implementation. EC to review information provided, and to carry out on-site verification of US system. The outcome of the on-site verification to be discussed with US. If on-site verification satisfactory, the equivalence determination to be finalised, and any necessary procedures carried out.

Prohibition on products not matured for more than 60 days at temperature above 35 oF (+2oC). The US to consider a dossier, to be submitted by the EC, for cheese not matured for more than 60 days, and thus to allow the possibility of export of such products to the US.

14. Milk and milk-based products not for human consumption

Animal health

— Cattle including buffalo — Sheep — Goats All pasteurised or UHT or sterilised 92/118 64/432 9 CFR 94.16 Yes 2 For non-FMD affected regions, a certificate of origin is required. For FMD affected regions, certification to UHT. US to review if double pasteurisation of products from FMD affected regions is acceptable. 9 CFR 77, 78 92/118 95/341 NE

— Unpasteurised colostrum for pharmaceutical use (10) 92/118 9 CFR 94.16 NE 9 CFR 77, 78 92/118 NE

15. Minced meat

Animal health

— Ruminants 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 72/462 NE

— Pigs 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 72/462 NE

Public health

Ruminants (8) Pigs 94/65 9 CFR 301—381 Yes 3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote(1) Equivalency shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. 9 CFR 301—381 94/65 97/29 Yes 3 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point six (fresh meat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes(2), (3) and (4). The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

Equivalency (Yes 2) shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement. EC to consider reviewing scope of definition of minced meat.

16. Meat preparations

Animal health

— Ruminants — Equidae 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Additional certification for bovines from BSE affected countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 72/462 NE

— Pigs 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 72/462 NE

— Poultry/Wild game/Farmed game 92/118 72/462 80/215 94/438 9 CFR 94 Yes 1 91/494 93/342 94/984 NE

Public health

Ruminants (8) Equidae Pigs Poultry 94/65 9 CFR 301—381 Yes 2/3 Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (1). Equivalency shall be granted after the US has completed verification of veterinary delivery systems. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. 9 CFR 301—381 94/65 97/29 Yes 3 Derived from meat meeting the conditions of point 6 (fresh meat) and/or 7 (poultrymeat). Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnotes (2), (3) and (4). The EC shall evaluate the US residue programme, and additional information to be submitted by the US, to determine whether it meets the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

The EC shall evaluate the US water standards to determine whether they meet the EC level of protection. This evaluation shall be completed within six months of the entry into force of this Agreement. Equivalency shall be granted after the EC has completed verification of the application of the specified conditions. This process shall be completed within 12 months of the entry into force of this Agreement.

Wild game (8) Farmed game (8) 94/65 FIFRA, FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 NE Existing trade conditions FIFRA, FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 94/65 NE

17. Animal casings for human consumption

Animal health — Cattle 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)) No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to review 94.8 (a) (i) (v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

— Pigs 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). Certification attesting to process and origin for casings originating in ASF free countries/regions but processed in ASF affected country/region. US to review 94.8(a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

— Sheep — Goats 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. Certification attesting to process and country of origin for casings originating in BSE free countries but processed in BSE affected country. US to review 94.8 (a) (i) (v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

Public health 77/99 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 NE FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 101, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 114, 170—189, 510—529, 556 40 CFR 180, 185 77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. NE

18. Animal casings not for human consumption

Animal health

— Cattle 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

— Pigs 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). Certification attesting to process and origin for casings originating in ASF free countries/regions but processed in ASF affected country/region. US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

— Sheep — Goats 92/118 64/432 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 96 Yes 2 Non-comminglement (see footnote (9)). No trade allowed for countries affected by BSE. Certification attesting to process and country of origin for casings originating in BSE free countries but processed in BSE affected country. US to review 94.8 (a)(i)(v) of CFR for non-comminglement. 92/118 94/187 NE

19. Hides and skins

Animal health

— Cattle — Sheep — Goats — Pigs 92/118 72/461 72/462 9 CFR 95.5, 95.6 Yes 1 92/118 97/168 E EC to identify basis for salting requirement.

20. Canned petfood containing high/low risk material

— Containing mammalian material 92/118 90/667 92/562 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Special rules for BSE countries. Shelf stable for remainder. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 E EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood.

— Containing only non-mammalian material 92/118 90/667 92/562 99 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Shelf stable for remainder. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 E Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

21. Canned petfood containing only low risk material

— Containing mammalian material 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Special rules for BSE countries. Shelf stable for remainder. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 E

— Containing only non-mammalian material 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Shelf stable. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 E Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

22. Dry and semi moist petfood containing only low risk material

92/118 94/309 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Restrictions for BSE countries. US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against FMD, CSF, SVD, ASF and ND. US to review rules on BSE. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/309 96/449 97/199 E Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

23. Dry and semi moist petfood containing high/low risk material

— Containing mammalian material 92/118 94/309 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Restrictions for BSE countries. US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against FMD, CSF, SVD, ASF and ND. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/344 96/449 97/199 E EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood.

— Containing only non-mammalian material 92/118 94/309 9 CFR 94, 95 FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 1 US to examine EC 90 oC core temperature requirement as providing sufficient guarantees against ND. FFDCA, FIFRA 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 94/344 97/199 E Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

24. Bones and bone products for human consumption (‘other products’ as defined in Directive 77/99/EEC)

Animal health

Fresh meat (ruminants, horses, pigs) 64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Restrictions for BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 72/462 97/221 NE

Farmed game — Pigs, deer 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Restrictions for BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 91/495 NE

Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game 92/45 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/45 91/495 NE

Wild game — Pigs, deer 92/45 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Restrictions for BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/45 NE

Public health

All species (8) 77/99 92/118 9 CFR 95 NE 77/99 92/118 NE EC to consider establishing conditions.

Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) 64/433 77/99 92/118 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 NE FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3— 110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. NE

25. Bones, horns and hooves and their products not for human consumption

Animal health 96/239 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 94/446 NE

26. Processed animal protein for human consumption

Animal health

Fresh meat (ruminants, equidae, pigs) 64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Not accepted from BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 72/462 97/221 NE EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood.

Farmed game — Pigs, deer 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Not accepted from BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 91/495 NE

Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game 92/45 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/45 91/495 NE

Wild game — Pigs, deer 92/45 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 Not accepted from BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/45 NE

Public health

All species (8) 77/99 92/118 Yes 1 77/99 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) 77/99 FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 NE FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170?189, 510—529, 556 77/99 92/118 Draft Decisions notified to WTO. NE

27. Processed animal protein not for human consumption

Containing material of mammalian origin

Ruminants 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 95 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 2 Not accepted from BSE countries. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 90/667 92/118 92/562 94/344 96/449 97/198 NE EC to examine US claim to be BSE free. EC to consider alternative guarantees for mammalian material, including US proposal to remove all risk material of known US TSE species from petfood.

Non-ruminants 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 95 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 Yes 3 FIFRA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 92/118 90/667 96/449 NE Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

Containing only material of non-mammalian origin

Poultry and fish 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 90/667 92/118 92/562 94/344 97/198 NE Establishments shall have been validated by the US for alternative heat treatment including 30 day freedom from clostridia.

Non-ruminants 92/118 90/667 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/118 90/667 NE

28. Serum of equidae

Animal health 92/118 94/143 9 CFR 95, 122 NE 92/118 94/143 NE

29. Blood and blood products intended for human consumption

Animal health

Fresh meat (ruminants, equidae, pigs) 64/432 72/461 80/215 72/462 9 CFR 95, 122 E BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. US to produce generic conditions for EC. 9 CFR 53 72/462 97/221 NE

Farmed game — Pigs, deer 91/495 9 CFR 95, 122 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 91/495 NE

Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118 80/215 72/462 94/438 9 CFR 95, 122 Yes 1 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game 92/45 91/495 9 CFR 95, 122 Yes 1 92/45 91/495 NE

Wild game — Pigs, deer 92/45 9 CFR 95, 122 Yes 1 92/45 NE

Public health 77/99 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FFDCA, FIFRA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 NE 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FFDCA, FIFRA, 21 CFR 110.3—110.93, 507—509, 570, 573—589 77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. NE EC to consider establishing conditions.

30. Blood and blood products not intended for human consumption

Animal health 92/183 92/118 9 CFR 95.4, 122 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. Permit required. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 9 CFR 53 92/183 92/118 Yes 2 Bluetongue treatment requirements. EC to consider use of tests for bluetongue in place of treatment.

31. Lard and rendered fats intended for human consumption

Animal health

Fresh meat (ruminants, horses, pigs) 64/432 72/461 80/215 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 72/462 97/221 NE

Farmed game — Pigs, deer 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 91/495 NE

Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118 80/215 94/438 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game 92/45 91/495 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 92/45 91/495 NE

Wild game — Pigs, deer 92/45 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/45 NE

Public health

All species (8) 77/99 92/118 NE 77/99 92/118 NE

Feathered, farmed and wild game (8) 77/99 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 NE 9 CFR 301—381, 416, 417 FIFRA, PHSA, FFDCA, 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 109, 110.3—110.93, 113, 170—189, 510—529, 556 77/99 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. NE

32. Lard and rendered fats not intended for human consumption

92/118 90/667 72/461 9 CFR 95 Yes 2 BSE rules for ruminants. US to review rules on BSE with respect to high/low incidence regions. 92/118 Draft Decision notified to WTO. NE EC to review requirements to consider inclusion of alternative heat treatment systems. EC to review US bacteriological testing regime for protein fraction.

33. Raw material for feeding stuffs, pharmaceutical or technical use

Animal health 92/118 9 CFR 95, 122 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 92/118 E EC to consider laying down certification requirements for imports.

34. Apiculture products for apiculture

Animal health 92/118 E 92/118 94/860 NE

35. Game trophies

Animal health 92/118 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 92/118 96/590 E

36. Manure

Animal health 92/118 9 CFR 95 E US to provide temperature requirements for manure from regions affected by serious transmissible disease. 9 CFR 53 92/118 E

37. Wool, feathers and hair

Animal health

— Wool 92/118 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 92/118 NE

— Pig bristles 92/118 9 CFR 95 Yes 1 9 CFR 53 92/118 94/435 NE

Public health FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 1240.70 NE FFDCA, PHSA 21 CFR 1240.70 NE

38. Honey

Animal health NE NE

Public health 92/118 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 520.182, 520.1660d NE FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 109, 110.3—110.93, 520.182, 520.1660d 92/118 NE

39. Frogs' legs

Animal health

Public health 92/118 96/340 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 NE FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 92/118 96/340 NE EC to review US HACCP rules when submitted.

40. Snails for human consumption

Animal health

Public health 92/118 96/340 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 NE FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA 21 CFR 70—82, 108, 110.3—110.93, 113, 114, 123, 1240 92/118 96/340 NE

41. Egg products for human consumption

Animal health 90/539 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Permit required from areas affected by Newcastle disease. US to review permit requirement. 90/539 93/342 Yes 1

Public health 89/437 91/684 92/118 96/23 7 CFR 59 EPIA Public Law 91-597 E US to supply information on the legal basis for recognition of equivalence. US to complete assessment of EC public health legislation. 7 CFR 59 EPIA Public Law 91-597 89/437 91/684 92/118 96/23 97/38 E Establishments listed in accordance with footnote (7), and fulfilling the relevant provisions of footnote (2). The following tests are to be conducted, as specified in Annex VI to Directive 89/437, on US egg products for dispatch to Europe: Chemical tests — 3 OH butyric acid — lactic acid — succinic acid — egg shell remains, egg membrane, other particles. Bacteriological tests — mesophile counts — enterobacteriaceae — salmonella — staphylococcus Methods Internationally recognised methods such as: ISO, NMKL, AOAC. EC to complete assessment of US public health legislation.

42. Shell eggs

Animal health 90/539 9 CFR 94 Yes 2 Permit required from areas affected by Newcastle disease. US to review permit requirement. 9 CFR 94 90/539 93/342 Yes 1

Public health 89/437 91/684 94/371 96/23 FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, EPIA 21 CFR 5.10 (a) (4) and (a)(13), 70—82, 100.135, 110.3—110.93, 172.140, 172.882, 182.884, 178, 520, 524, 556, 558, 1240 40 CFR 180 7 CFR 56 E US to review legal basis for recognition of equivalence. US to complete assessment of EC public health legislation. FFDCA, FIFRA, PHSA, EPIA 21 CFR 5.10(a)(4) and (a) (13), 70—82, 100.135, 110.3—110.93, 172.140, 172.882, 182.884, 178, 520, 524, 556, 558, 1240 40 CFR 180 7 CFR 56 89/437 91/684 94/371 96/23 E Footnote (4). EC to complete assessment of US public health legislation.

43. Gelatin for human consumption and technical use

Animal health 9 CFR 94 NE NE