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| Samples for Research & Testing |
FSIS must be notified prior to the import of meat, poultry and egg products samples destined for laboratory examination,
research, evaluative testing, or trade show exhibition. Such samples are not subject to FSIS import inspection requirements
but are subject to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) animal disease
restrictions. They may originate in any foreign country, provided there are no animal health restrictions imposed by APHIS. Samples originating in countries with animal health restrictions will require an APHIS
permit prior to importing.
The importer, broker, or applicant must notify FSIS prior to Importing
the samples using FSIS Form 9540-5 (3/12/2004), "Notification of Intent for the Importation of Meat, Poultry or Egg
Product Samples for Laboratory Examination, Research, Evaluative Testing, or Trade Show Exhibition." Submit the form to the
FSIS Regional Import Field Office with jurisdiction over the port where the samples will enter the United States.
If the sample is a cooked beef product from a country where foot and mouth disease or Rinderpest exists, it must be presented
to FSIS for inspection at an approved FSIS import establishment.
Once in the United States, these samples may be used only for laboratory examination, research, evaluative testing, or trade
show exhibition. They may not be sold, distributed, or consumed by the public. If the products are used for consumer test
marketing or sales promotions, they will be regarded as commercial shipments and subject to FSIS import regulations, including
the requirement that they must originate in eligible foreign countries and establishments and must be certified for export to
the United States.
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February 24, 2012 |
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