Sri Lanka Joins Swine Fever List: U.S. Pork Imports Get Stricter
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
Sri Lanka has been officially added to the list of places affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) starting December 4, 2024. This means the U.S. will tighten rules on importing pork and pork products from Sri Lanka to keep our pigs safe and sound. Farmers, importers, and pork lovers should watch for these changes to avoid any surprises or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Sri Lanka added to ASF list
Sri Lanka was added to the APHIS list of regions affected by African swine fever, effective December 4, 2024. Because of that, pork and pork products from Sri Lanka, including swine casings, are subject to APHIS import restrictions under 9 CFR 94.8 and 96.2 and may only be imported if processed as specified in Sec. 94.8(b) or consigned to an APHIS‑approved establishment for further processing.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in