United States expands authorization for new raw Chilean beef products

The Agricultural and Livestock Service, SAG, reported that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the expansion of the list of authorized Chilean raw beef products for entry into the U.S. market. This announcement constitutes an important milestone for the national meat industry, strengthens trade relations between the two countries, and reaffirms Chile's outstanding animal health status. Currently, Chile exports cuts of beef to the United States, and now the authorization is expanded to trimmings, which correspond to meat trimmings used mainly in processed products, such as hamburgers. The USDA's decision incorporates these new trimmings, which expands the available supply for both U.S. consumers and the food industry. This update reflects the USDA/FSIS's confidence in SAG as a competent sanitary authority and in its ability to ensure strict compliance with international safety and animal health requirements. It also demonstrates recognition of the technical ...