The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services has concluded an audit on the General Directorate for Hygiene and Food Safety and Nutrition (DGISAN) of Italy's Ministry of Health, focusing on Italian slaughterhouses and pork processing plants. Preliminary results show that the Italian system has met US safety and certification standards, allowing for the continued export of Italian delicatessen products to the US. The audit, conducted in collaboration with US and Italian inspectors visiting 12 of the 140 plants authorized for export to the US, aims to ensure consumer safety and accurate labeling. This successful audit highlights the collaboration between the DGISAN, regional veterinary services, and the productive sector, and underscores the US market's importance for Italian delicatessen exports.