The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded the list of raw beef products of Chilean origin authorized for entry into the U.S. market. This announcement represents a significant milestone for the Chilean meat industry, strengthens trade relations between the two countries, and reaffirms Chile’s outstanding animal health status.
Chile currently exports beef cuts to the United States, and now the authorization extends to trimmings, which are meat scraps used primarily in processed products such as hamburgers. The USDA decision incorporates these new cuts, expanding the supply available to both consumers and the U.S. food industry.
This update reflects the USDA/FSIS’s confidence in SAG as the competent animal health authority and in its ability to ensure strict compliance with international animal safety and health requirements. Furthermore, it demonstrates recognition of the rigorous technical work of the Chilean animal health system.
This expansion consolidates the coordinated efforts between SAG and the production sector to maintain high standards in national meat production. The entry of new products into the U.S. market strengthens Chile’s presence in the most demanding markets and reaffirms the country’s commitment to sanitary excellence and its role as a reliable partner in international trade.
