According to the February 19th edition of USAPEEC MondayLine, the Trade and Technical Services Team has been active in attempting to resolve recent trade issues. These include an unjustified closure of the market in Columbia, the Certificate of Conformity issued by the Republic of Congo and interpretation of changes in import regulations especially with respect to Mexico.
USAPEEC is also active in arranging and hosting visits by officials of importing nations to evaluate health and food safety procedures in U.S. plants. A visit during early May is anticipated from the Republic of South Africa that recently rescinded some duties on imported chicken.