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USDA Gelatin Policy

USDA Gelatin Policy. Terry A. Morris Senior Staff Veterinarian USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE. USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE . 4700 River Road, Unit 40 Riverdale, Maryland 20737 Products: Phone: 301-734-3277 Fax: 301-734-8226.

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USDA Gelatin Policy

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  1. USDA Gelatin Policy

  2. Terry A. Morris Senior Staff Veterinarian USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE

  3. USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE 4700 River Road, Unit 40 Riverdale, Maryland 20737 Products: Phone: 301-734-3277 Fax: 301-734-8226

  4. Dr. Karen James-Preston,DirectorTechnical Trade ServicesNational Center for Import and Export

  5. Import Regulatory Authority Code of Federal Regulations Part 94

  6. Ruminant Gelatin Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations Part 94 Section 18(c) Ruminant derived gelatin products

  7. Ruminant Gelatin The importation of gelatin derived from ruminants that have been in a BSE affected region is prohibited unless: • Human food • Pharmaceutical products • Photography • Other similar uses

  8. Swine, Equine, Avian, Aquatic Species Gelatin Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations Part 94 Section 19 Gelatin restrictions and certification requirements

  9. Swine, Equine, Avian, Aquatic Species Gelatin Gelatin and gelatin products derived from swine, equine, avian, and aquatic species • Official, original government certification confirming animal species of origin

  10. Ruminant GelatinBSE free regions Gelatin and gelatin products derived from ruminants not associated with a region affected with BSE

  11. Ruminant GelatinBSE free regions Official, original government certification • Animal species • Region of processing • No association with BSE region • Dedicated facility

  12. Ruminant GelatinBSE affected regions Ruminant origin gelatin and gelatin products that have been associated with a region affected with BSE requires a permit

  13. Ruminant GelatinBSE affected regions Permit considerations • Country of origin • Animal tissue origin • Country of processing • Country of export

  14. Ruminant Gelatin BSE affected regions(Hide or bone derived) If: Country of origin of raw materials (hide and/or bone) is BSE free and country of processing/export is BSE affected, Then: Permit will require certification of country of origin and dedicated facility

  15. Ruminant Gelatin BSE affected regions(Hide derived) If: Country of origin of raw materials (hide only) is BSE affected, Then: Permit will require certification of hide derived and dedicated facility (excluding hides)

  16. Ruminant Gelatin BSE affected regions(Bone derived) If: Country of origin of raw materials (bone only) is BSE affected, Then: Permit will include affidavit requirements or importer responsibility restrictions

  17. Import Permit Application Process: • Complete the application (VS form 16-3) • Submit completed application by mail, fax, or on-line at www.aphis.usda.gov “Apply for Import Authorization” • Submit required user fees • Permit issued within 2-4 weeks • Permit duration is One calendar year

  18. Terry A. Morris Phone (301) 734-3277 Fax (301) 734-8226

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