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Important Step Taken In Normalization Of U.S. Beef Trade With Japan

After completing a successful audit of U.S. plants, Japan has agreed to discontinue inspections of entire U.S. beef shipments, the two governments said Tuesday (April 24). USMEF President and CEO Phil Seng issued a statement regarding the agreement.

“This is welcomed by not only the U.S. beef industry, but also the Japanese trade importing the product,” Seng said. “USMEF pledges its cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Japanese government to help facilitate and expedite their visits to U.S. plants.

“USMEF will continue to work with Japan’s importers and retail and foodservice industries to promote the safety and wholesomeness of U.S. beef through the ‘We Care’ campaign.”

To read the entire statement, see the USMEF news release.

Japan

Important Step Taken In Normalization Of U.S. Beef Trade With Japan

After completing a successful audit of U.S. plants, Japan has agreed to discontinue inspections of entire U.S. beef shipments, the two governments said Tuesday (April 24). USMEF President and CEO Phil Seng issued a statement regarding the agreement.

“This is welcomed by not only the U.S. beef industry, but also the Japanese trade importing the product,” Seng said. “USMEF pledges its cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Japanese government to help facilitate and expedite their visits to U.S. plants.

“USMEF will continue to work with Japan’s importers and retail and foodservice industries to promote the safety and wholesomeness of U.S. beef through the ‘We Care’ campaign.”

To read the entire statement, see the USMEF news release.