Serum Industry Regulatory News

The ISIA Regulatory Team continually monitors world-wide regulations that affect the serum industry.
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Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon
Stakeholder Alert: Delays in Testing and Release of Quarantined Imported Fetal Bovine Serum
IMPORTANT: VS Form 16-4 transition period ending
IMPORTANT: New VS Form 16-4 and transition period
The proposed conditions include changed requirements for sourcing FBS, as well as additional treatment and testing procedures.
The USDA is requesting comments on the proposed new requirements for the “Product of USA” Label.

Update on Importing Brazilian Origin FBS into China
Taiwan: Changes to certification requirements for the export of bovine serum
Notification from DAFF - European Union: Amendments to export health certification for animal inedible products
2020 New Zealand Regulations for Exporting Animal Products
Taiwan- Quarantine Requirements for Bovine Serum for Technical Use Amended

DEFRA - New import controls now Live
DEFRA - The Border Target Operating Model – Compliance and Enforcement Approach January 31 to April 30 2024
The UK model health certificates that have been amended with the changes that were published in October/December 2022 and are now active and available for use.
Statement on the introduction of planned import controls on EU goods from July 2022
DEFRA - New Import Controls for Animal Products

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