Taiwan: Update to Taiwan Certification Requirements for Imported Meat Products

Taiwan has completed implementing new certification requirements for imported meat products. The changes occurred in two phases: 1) October 1, 2022 was the effective date for new certification requirements for livestock and poultry; 2) July 1, 2023 was the effective date for canned meat products. The current U.S. certificates for meat products issued by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will continue to be used, with additional information added in specific sections of the certificates. Please refer to the FSIS Export Library for Taiwan for detailed instructions. This report updates and replaces GAIN TW2022-0046 from September 29, 2022.