FSIS Allows Beef Imports From Namibia

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is amending its regulations to allow imports of beef from Namibia, it said. The agency’s final rule (here) adds Namibia to the list of countries eligible to export meat and meat products to the U.S., but only for boneless (not ground) raw beef products, such as primal cuts, chuck, blade and beef trimmings, processed in certified Namibian establishments. Exports from Namibia will be subject to reinspection at the port of entry. Namibia would have to get further approval for other meats and meat products, FSIS said. The final rule takes effect Sept. 12.