The Republic of Chile has approved a new agreement to allow US producers of meats and cheeses to continue accessing the Chilean market. The agreement allows US exporters to use specific terms such as cheddar, gouda, provolone, prosciutto, and salami to describe their products in Chile. The agreement will be incorporated into the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, providing a framework for dispute settlement. The agreement is seen as a way to prevent market access for US producers from being undermined by measures banning the use of terms that describe types of cheese and meat products.