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Asia Pacific

Japan to use DNA to confirm domestic beef labels
The Japanese government will use identification numbers and DNA samples to ensure that domestic beef is labeled accurately, according to the Asahi Shimbun.

Queensland markets beef to Japan
Queensland is launching its own bid to maintain a high level of beef sales to Japan

Europe

WTO approves sanctions against U.S. over dumping rules
Earlier this week, the World Trade Organization authorized the European Union and seven other leading U.S. trading partners to impose more than $150 million worth of sanctions against the United States for failing to repeal anti-dumping rules deemed illegal, according to wire service reports.

Americas

Canada denies co-op chance to privately test for BSE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has effectively killed a rumor that it would approve an application for a new beef cooperative in Alberta to conduct private testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to wire service reports.

USA

AMS amendment affects key definitions for lamb importers
In an effort to improve the accuracy and reliability of data reported to the Agricultural Marketing Service, an amendment was made to the livestock mandatory reporting regulations that will also change key definitions impacting importers and producers of lamb products.

NPPC calls on Canadians to terminate hog subsidies
The National Pork Producers Council has called for an end to Canadian government subsidies to Canadian hog producers.

Asia Pacific

Japan to use DNA to confirm domestic beef labels
The Japanese government will use identification numbers and DNA samples to ensure that domestic beef is labeled accurately, according to the Asahi Shimbun.

Queensland markets beef to Japan
Queensland is launching its own bid to maintain a high level of beef sales to Japan

Europe

WTO approves sanctions against U.S. over dumping rules
Earlier this week, the World Trade Organization authorized the European Union and seven other leading U.S. trading partners to impose more than $150 million worth of sanctions against the United States for failing to repeal anti-dumping rules deemed illegal, according to wire service reports.

Americas

Canada denies co-op chance to privately test for BSE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has effectively killed a rumor that it would approve an application for a new beef cooperative in Alberta to conduct private testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to wire service reports.

USA

AMS amendment affects key definitions for lamb importers
In an effort to improve the accuracy and reliability of data reported to the Agricultural Marketing Service, an amendment was made to the livestock mandatory reporting regulations that will also change key definitions impacting importers and producers of lamb products.

NPPC calls on Canadians to terminate hog subsidies
The National Pork Producers Council has called for an end to Canadian government subsidies to Canadian hog producers.