Common use of Poultry Clause in Contracts

Poultry. “The poultry comes from birds that received antemortem and postmortem inspection at the time of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and was determined to be wholesome and free of disease. It contains no unauthorized preservatives or other additives or food colorings. It contains no harmful residues of antibiotics, coccidiostatic substances, pesticides, radioactive elements, or medications according to the national residue program. It has been prepared in an establishment that is inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and is suitable for human consumption.’” I have the honor to propose that this letter and your letter of confirmation in reply shall constitute an integral part of Section A of Chapter Three of the Agreement. Sincerely, Taïb Fassi Fihri Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Washington, D.C. June 15, 2004 The Honorable Taïb Fassi Fihri Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Kingdom of Morocco Dear Minister Fassi Fihri: I am pleased to receive your letter of today’s date, which reads as follows: “Beef and beef product (‘beef’) and poultry and poultry product (‘poultry’) imports must be accompanied by an export certificate to be allowed entry into Morocco. Morocco’s veterinary services, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, will work together in good faith to define the content of the certificates that will accompany U.S. beef and poultry imports. Concerning the issue of residues of antibiotics, coccidiostatic substances, hormones, pesticides, radioactive elements, or medications, the Parties agree that the following language is acceptable for inclusion in the certificates, unless the language is changed upon further consultation and agreement between the Parties: BEEF ‘The meat comes from animals that received antemortem and postmortem inspection at the time of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and was determined to be wholesome and free of disease. It contains no unauthorized preservatives or other additives or food colorings. It contains no harmful residues of antibiotics, coccidiostatic substances, hormones, pesticides, radioactive elements, or medications according to the national residue program. It has been prepared in an establishment that is inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and is suitable for human consumption.’