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Asia Pacific
Imports of beef face tariff hike
Beef eaters may have to pay more for their red meat next month if planned import curbs on the product are introduced.
S.Korea says finds dioxin in pork from Chile
South Korea has found excessive levels of the cancer-causing chemical dioxin in Chilean pork, the agriculture ministry in Seoul said on Tuesday.
Japan to Consider Traceability for Imported Beef
Japan will put a traceability system in place as of Dec. 2004 for domestically produced meat, and the Japan's Diet is to consider this month a plan to require such traceability in imported beef, according to a report from the U.S. Ag attaché in Japan.
Border Battles
Japan and the United States keep their borders closed to Canadian beef. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to maintain its ban on imports of beef and beef products from Canada for the time being because of ongoing concerns about the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Less Meat Shipped
Australian meat exporters blame drop in exports on a strong Australian dollar, the continuing effects of a prolonged drought, and stagnant global economy.
Americas
Canada Stepping up Pressure on BSE Situation
Canada has stepped up the rhetoric in the ongoing BSE situation. Now, Canadian officials are openly saying that they may consider a ban against U.S. cattle and beef unless the United States reopens its borders to Canadian cattle and beef. Such shipments have been cut off since the single case of BSE was reported in Canada May 20.
A Reverse-Border Closing?
There's talk up North that perhaps Canada should close its borders to beef imports, but others deny such sentiments exist. Meanwhile, Canada's Prime Minister asks Bush Administration to reopen the border.
CANADA/USA: Bush says he wants swift end to Canadian beef ban
US President George W Bush has told Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien that he wants a quick resolution to the US ban on imports of beef from Canada.
Canada Has No Plans Close Border to U.S. Beef, Cattle
Canada has no plans to close its border to U.S. beef and cattle, a spokesman for Finance Minister John Manley said on Monday, after weekend reports said the minister had threatened to close the border.
Europe
UK No Longer BSE Risk
UK submits report to European Commission arguing for same BSE risk status as other EU member states.
USA
Irradiation Report Response
Meat industry group says an article critical of irradiation of meat "does a serious disservice to consumers".
Asia Pacific
Imports of beef face tariff hike
Beef eaters may have to pay more for their red meat next month if planned import curbs on the product are introduced.
S.Korea says finds dioxin in pork from Chile
South Korea has found excessive levels of the cancer-causing chemical dioxin in Chilean pork, the agriculture ministry in Seoul said on Tuesday.
Japan to Consider Traceability for Imported Beef
Japan will put a traceability system in place as of Dec. 2004 for domestically produced meat, and the Japan's Diet is to consider this month a plan to require such traceability in imported beef, according to a report from the U.S. Ag attaché in Japan.
Border Battles
Japan and the United States keep their borders closed to Canadian beef. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to maintain its ban on imports of beef and beef products from Canada for the time being because of ongoing concerns about the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Less Meat Shipped
Australian meat exporters blame drop in exports on a strong Australian dollar, the continuing effects of a prolonged drought, and stagnant global economy.
Americas
Canada Stepping up Pressure on BSE Situation
Canada has stepped up the rhetoric in the ongoing BSE situation. Now, Canadian officials are openly saying that they may consider a ban against U.S. cattle and beef unless the United States reopens its borders to Canadian cattle and beef. Such shipments have been cut off since the single case of BSE was reported in Canada May 20.
A Reverse-Border Closing?
There's talk up North that perhaps Canada should close its borders to beef imports, but others deny such sentiments exist. Meanwhile, Canada's Prime Minister asks Bush Administration to reopen the border.
CANADA/USA: Bush says he wants swift end to Canadian beef ban
US President George W Bush has told Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien that he wants a quick resolution to the US ban on imports of beef from Canada.
Canada Has No Plans Close Border to U.S. Beef, Cattle
Canada has no plans to close its border to U.S. beef and cattle, a spokesman for Finance Minister John Manley said on Monday, after weekend reports said the minister had threatened to close the border.
Europe
UK No Longer BSE Risk
UK submits report to European Commission arguing for same BSE risk status as other EU member states.
USA
Irradiation Report Response
Meat industry group says an article critical of irradiation of meat "does a serious disservice to consumers".