Beef documentation

Required export and import documentation for beef trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Veterinary Health Certificate for Meat Exportsveterinary_health_certificateCompetent veterinary authority of exporting country (e.g., USDA-APHIS, Brazilian MAPA)all_exports
Export Meat Inspection Certificatemeat_inspection_certificateNational food safety or meat inspection service (e.g., USDA-FSIS, EU competent authorities)all_exports
Halal Certificatereligious_compliance_certificateAccredited Halal certification bodies recognized by importing countriesMiddle_East|Muslim_markets
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or customs authorityall_exports
Bill of Lading / Air Waybilltransport_documentOcean carrier or airlineall_exports
Commercial Invoice and Packing Listcommercial_invoice_packing_listExporterall_exports
EU Animal Health/Model Certificatesanitary_certificate_euCompetent authority of exporting country in EU model formateu
USDA FSIS Export Library Compliance Documentationdestination_specific_export_certificateUSDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)us_exports