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Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America and the Agricultural and Livestock Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Chile regarding cooperation in establishing and implementing emergency procedures to ensure the safety of fresh fruit exported to the United States from the Republic of Chile

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Oct 27, 1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-152085)
Place of adoption
Washington
Language
English, Spanish
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
International trade Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fruits/edible nuts International agreement-text Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
South America, North America
Abstract

The respective agencies of the Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding have decided to formalise their cooperative activities in the field of protective measures to avoid contamination or tampering of fresh fruit exported from Chile to the U.S. The Parties shall: (a) exchange copies of procedures for handling with emergency situations; (b) notify the other Party if products present a threat to public health; (c) consult with each other to maximise protective measures; (d) exchange information on known or suspected chemical contamination of fruit resulting form intentional tampering or misuse of chemicals. In addition the Agricultural and Livestock Service of Chile shall verify certain indicated permanent security procedures and shall enforce its emergency security regulations in Chile as necessary to assure the safety of fruit exported to the U.S. (5 articles)

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