1. Eligible Products
   1. Fresh/frozen pork.
   2. Fresh/frozen ovine meat of Australian origin.
   3. Fresh/frozen bovine meat of Australian origin. Establishments where non-conforming product is also present is subject to an approved AMS Export Verification (EV) Program.
   4. Fresh/frozen poultry and poultry products.
   5. Beef and beef products. The vertebral column (including the transverse process of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, the wings of the sacrum, and the vertebrae of the tail) must be removed from animals 30 months of age and older. Also, the meat cannot be derived from animals imported from Canada for immediate slaughter. Eligible beef and beef products must be produced under an approved AMS Export Verification (EV) program for beef to Peru. Veal is not subject to an approved EV program; however, an EV program is necessary if the facility also handles non-conforming product in which case the EV program is required to ensure control of the non-conforming product. Information about the EV program for Peru and a list of EV approved establishments can be obtained from AMS' Web site.
      
      If FSIS inspection personnel become aware of concerns that an AMS approved EV establishment is not properly executing its EV program, export certification should not be issued for the product in question and AMS should be notified at ARCBranch@usda.gov. Inspection personnel should include their immediate supervisor on messages to AMS. The following information should be included in the message:
      • Establishment name, address, and establishment number
      • Product type, product code, and quantity of product
      • Date of production, lot number, and shift
      • Date and nature of observation
      • Name of country product is intended for export
      • Export certificate number (if applicable)
      • Any other information to verify claim
      • Name of inspection official
2. Ineligible Products*
   1. Fresh/frozen sheep/lamb and sheep/lamb products, with the exception of product of Australian origin.

Documentation Requirements

Certification of Product. Peru requires a separate FSIS Form 9060-5 for each species of product to be exported. The product description indicated on Form 9060-5 must be reflected exactly as it is on the product container. Failure to follow this procedure could result in delayed entry upon arrival.

1. For fresh/frozen poultry products, obtain FSIS Form 9060-5 - Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following certification statements must be placed in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an accompanying FSIS letterhead certificate.
   1. The meat was derived from poultry which were born, raised and fed in the United States.
   2. The meat was derived from areas recognized by Peru as free of avian influenza and Newcastle disease, as defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
   3. The birds from which the products were derived were bred on farms which are not under official quarantine for the control or eradication of poultry diseases and where no epidemic outbreak caused by infectious illness that affect the species has been encountered at the slaughterhouse.
   4. The meat was derived from federally certified slaughter facilities, operating under permanent supervision of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
   5. The meat was derived from birds that were officially given an ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection by FSIS inspection officials.
   6. The meat is fit for human consumption.
   7. The meat has been handled, cut and stored under proper hygienic conditions.
   8. The meat or meat packages are marked with the establishment number of the producing establishments including the name, address, and date of labeling.
   9. The means of transport, handling and loading conditions meet the hygiene requirements of the United States.
   10. The slaughter or processing plant where the meat was processed has a HACCP system in place.
   11. The meat is transported in containers or thermo refrigerated vehicles that are monitored to assure that they maintain appropriate refrigerated or frozen temperatures.
   12. Trucks and containers have been properly washed and disinfected.
2. For de-boned meat, refrigerated or frozen meat, channels, half channels and cuts of porcine species, obtain FSIS Form 9060-5 - Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following certification statements must be placed in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an accompanying FSIS letterhead certificate.
   1. The meat was derived from animals that were born, bred, fattened and slaughtered in the United States or were legally imported.
   2. The United State is free of foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, and African swine fever.
   3. The meat was derived from animals that originated in areas which are not under quarantine or restricted conditions due to a disease control and no epidemic outbreak has occurred at the slaughter plant from any infectious diseases that may affect the species.
   4. The meat was derived from federally certified slaughter and processing facilities operating under permanent supervision of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with a HACCP system in place.
   5. The processing (or slaughter) plant is in an area where no epidemic outbreak has occurred from any infectious diseases that may affect the species, in the six months prior to slaughter.
   6. The meat was derived from animals that were officially given an ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection by FSIS inspection officials.
   7. The partially cooked (scalded) pork meat was frozen at __________(temperature) for ________ (time) as specified in Table 2 of Section 318.10(c)(2), 9 CFR for the destruction of trichinosis.
   8. The product carries the official mark of inspection and information identifying the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
   9. The product is fit for human consumption.
   10. The product is packaged in an authorized container marked with the packing date.
   11. The meat is transported in containers or thermo refrigerated vehicles that are monitored to assure that they maintain appropriate refrigerated or frozen temperatures.
   12. Trucks and containers have been properly washed and disinfected.
3. For matured, partially cooked (scalded), or cooked pork ham, obtain FSIS Form 9060-5 - Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following certification statements must be placed in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an accompanying FSIS letterhead certificate.
   1. The meat was derived from animals that were born, bred, fattened and slaughtered in the United States or were legally imported.
   2. The United States is free of foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, and African swine fever.
   3. The meat was derived from federally certified slaughter and processing facilities operating under permanent supervision of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with a HACCP system in place.
   4. The processing (or slaughter) plant is in an area where no epidemic outbreak has occurred from any infectious disease that may affect the species, in the six months prior to slaughter.
   5. The meat was derived from animals that were officially given an ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection by FSIS inspection officials.
   6. The partially cooked (scalded) pork meat was frozen at ________ (temperature) for ________ (time) as specified in Table 2 of Section 318.10(c)(2), 9 CFR, for the destruction of trichinosis.
   7. Cooked hams were subject to heating at 70 degrees Centigrade for at least 10 minutes or 80.3 degrees Centigrade during 3 minutes monitored by FSIS to ensure that the temperature was adhered to.
   8. Carcasses are properly stuck and hung to allow thorough bleeding prior to the de-boning process which removes all bones to the hoof and blood vessels.
   9. The product is labeled in such a way that it can be identified.
   10. The product is fit for human consumption.
   11. The product was packed in new boxes which are marked with the pack date. The product was transported in sealed ocean vessel containers equipped in a manner to assure preservation of the product.
   12. Trucks and containers have been properly washed and disinfected.
4. For edible offal products from refrigerated or frozen porcine species - obtain FSIS Form 9060-5 - Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following certification statements must be placed in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an accompanying FSIS letterhead certificate.
   1. The meat was derived from animals that were born, bred, fattened and slaughtered in the United States or were legally imported.
   2. The United States is free of foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, and African swine fever.
   3. The meat was derived from federally certified slaughter and processing facilities operating under permanent supervision of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with a HACCP system in place.
   4. The processing (or slaughter) plant is in an area where no epidemic outbreak has occurred from any infectious diseases that may affect the species, in the six months prior to slaughter.
   5. The meat was derived from animals that were officially given an ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection by FSIS inspection officials.
   6. The product is fit for human consumption.
   7. The product was packed in authorized containers bearing the mark of inspection that includes the number of the facility, the date of packing and the name and address of the processing facility.
   8. The product is transported in containers or thermo refrigerated vehicles that are monitored to assure that they maintain refrigerated or frozen temperatures.
   9. Trucks and containers have been properly washed and disinfected.
5. For fresh/frozen ovine meat of Australian origin, the following statements must be provided in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a separate FSIS letterhead certificate:
   1. All of the ovine meat exported to Peru is originally from Australia. Before being imported to the United States, it has met the sanitary requirements demanded in Australia.
   2. The exporting country is free of Aphthous Fever, bovine plague, plague of the small ruminants.
   3. The facility, where the ovine meat has been stored, is located in an area where there have not been epidemic outbreaks caused by infectious and contagious illnesses that may affect this species.
   4. The meat has been vacuum-sealed. The official inspection and the slaughterhouse of Australian origin are identified.
   5. The meat is fit for human consumption.
   6. The meat is packaged in drip-proof containers that indicate the date of packing.
   7. The means of transport, handling and loading conditions meet the hygiene requirements of the United States.
6. For fresh/frozen bovine meat of Australian origin, the following statements must be provided in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a separate FSIS letterhead certificate:
   1. All of the bovine meat exported to Peru is originally from Australia. Before being imported to the United States, it has met the sanitary requirements demanded in Australia.
   2. The country of origin is free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Bovine Pest and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
   3. The United States is free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Bovine Pest.
   4. The facility, where the bovine meat has been stored, is located in an area where there have not been epidemic outbreaks caused by infectious and contagious illnesses that may affect the species.
   5. The meat has been vacuum-sealed. The official inspection and the slaughterhouse of Australian origin are identified
   6. The meat is fit for human consumption.
   7. The meat is packaged in drip-proof containers that indicate the date of packing.
   8. The means of transport, handling and loading conditions meet the hygiene requirements of the United States.
7. For beef and beef products. In completing the FSIS Form 9060-6, Application for Export, the following statement must be included: “The product meets EV requirements for Peru.” Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. Additionally, the following certification statements must be provided on an accompanying FSIS letterhead certificate.
   1. The United States has an active BSE surveillance program which meets or exceeds international standards established by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
   2. The meat or meat products were derived from animals that were officially given an ante and post mortem inspection by Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection officials.
   3. The meat or meat products were produced and handled in a manner which ensures that such products do not contain and are not contaminated with the following specified risk materials: for cattle 30 months of age and older, the brain, skull, eyes, trigeminal ganglia, spinal cord, vertebral column, and dorsal root ganglia; and for cattle regardless of age, the tonsils and distal ileum of the small intestine.
   4. The meat or meat products were produced and handled in a manner which ensures that such products do not contain and are not contaminated with mechanically separated meat from the skull and vertebral column from cattle over 30 months of age.
   5. The meat or meat products were derived from federally certified slaughter or processing facilities, operating under the supervision of the FSIS.
   6. The slaughter or processing plant where the meat was processed has a HACCP system in place.
   7. The meat or meat products are fit for human consumption.
   8. The meat or meat products were packed in authorized containers bearing the mark of inspection that includes the number of the facility, and labeled to include the name of the product, lot number, net weight, and date of packing.
   9. The meat or meat products are transported in containers or thermo refrigerated vehicles that are monitored to assure that they maintain appropriate refrigerated or frozen temperatures.
   10. Trucks and containers have been properly washed and disinfected.
   11. The feeding of ruminants with ruminant origin meat-and-bone meal and greaves is prohibited in the United States, and this prohibition has been effectively enforced.
   12. The meat or meat products were obtained from cattle that were not subjected to a stunning process, prior to slaughter, with a device injecting compressed air or gas into the cranial cavity, or to a pithing process.
   13. The meat or meat products were not derived from animals imported from Canada for immediate slaughter.
8. All certificates must be signed by an FSIS veterinarian.
9. All certificates must be error free; that is, no erasures, no line-outs, no pen and ink changes, or any other type of amendments.
10. Exporters should verify that a valid import permit has been issued to the importer prior to shipment.