USDA : APHIS : VS International Animal Product Export Regulations

EXPORT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO MEXICO

The Area office issuing the health certificate for animal products being exported to Mexico must be provided sufficient information that they may verify that the requirements of Mexico are met. Typically the exporter should be able to get a copy of the appropriate "HRZ" (import requirements sheet) from their importer. The exporter should provide appropriate statements for certificate that are in accord with the requirements. If the HRZ indicates that the shipment and documentation must comply with Article 24 of Mexico's Federal Animal Health Law, the exporter is advised to determine from the government of Mexico (SAGARPA SENASICA's webpage or from a SAGARPA SENASICA office) if there are requirements in addition to the veterinary certification issues addressed by APHIS.

For the export of table eggs to Mexico, layer flocks must be qualified with respect to avian influenza through participation in either the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or in a testing program supervised by the VS Area office. Export certification is done by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Office of Poultry Grading and Certification.

Certificates for poultry products that require certification pertaining to Newcastle disease should refer to “velogenic Newcastle disease” and not exotic Newcastle disease.