Equivalence
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Determining equivalence of a country’s food safety inspection system is important because it protects public health and facilitates trade.
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Equivalence Process Overview
Learn what equivalence is and the types of equivalence determinations.
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Equivalence Resources
Access to latest resources and information concerning equivalence and equivalent countries.
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Equivalence Process Status
Table showing the status of countries' equivalence requests. (February 26, 2021)
Equivalence Point-of-Contact Information
All communications concerning equivalence should be directed to the Office of International Coordination (OIC). Communication must come from the country’s government’s Central Competent Authority (CCA). Please address correspondence to:
United States Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of International Coordination
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 3143, South Building
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: (202) 708-9543
Fax: (202) 690-3856
E-mail: InternationalCoordination@usda.gov