Uruguay is a leading exporter of natural meat, which is based on the fact that animals are free from hormones, growth promoters and pesticide residues. Additionally, the high genetic quality of Uruguayan beef breeds ensures to obtain tender, tasty and healthy meat. Industrial plants have complied with the most demanding foreign markets, such as European Union, United States, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Japan, Korea, Chile and many others. Therefore, plants have implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Producers (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs, which together provide the necessary conditions to develop the best techniques, in the cleanest environment, and guaranteeing that the final products are safe and healthy.Besides, government bodies such as the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and the National Meat Institute (INAC) are in charge of auditing and certifying certain basic sanitary and quality standards that are part of the requirements set by the import markets.