The authorization was issued after testing showed no traces of swine flu.

According to the Ministry of Economy of Guatemala, it is satisfying to have solved the two year old problem.

After performing the inspection of pork producers by Guatemalan authorities and Plant Health and Animal of El Salvador, the country authorized entry of these meats for not presenting a health risk, extending the certification for one year.

Source: Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration

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