The Mexican Association of Poultry Producers (UNA) was recently in discussion with the Mexican Commission of Sanitary Risk Prevention regarding refrigeration of table eggs imported into the Nation. 

According to regulations (NOM-159) imported eggs must be refrigerated from packing through transport and distribution.  According to the report, the Government agency has 31 complaints on file relating to lack of refrigeration.

USAPEEC emphasizes the need for members to maintain a cold chain through to point of delivery in accordance with Mexican regulations.