Fatty acid profile of pig meat after probiotic administration
Dietary inclusion of a combination of two probiotic strains could improve the fatty acid profile of pig meat.
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China to enhance food, water safety
In 2012, China published 88 new standards on food safety and expanded the monitoring network on chemical contaminants and pathogenic microorganisms in food.
VION announces successful MBO of UK Pork Division
Dutch-based food producer VION NV has reached an agreement for a management buy-out of its UK pork operations, securing around 4,000 jobs, subject to Competition Authority approval in Ireland.
Canada’s food supply safer for consumers
The Safe Food for Canadians Act, S-11, was adopted by the Senate on October 17, 2012 and passed by the House of Commons on November 20, 2012.
Russia: the tariff quotas for the meat imports in 2013 have been published
It has been decided that the tariff quotas for the Russian meat imports will be 430,000 tons.
Germany: the pig meat production decrease goes on
The production in carcass weight reached 1.35 million tons, and this means a fall by 5.5%.
USA: FSIS is proposing to amend the meat, poultry, and egg products import regulations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat, poultry, and egg products import regulations to provide for the Agency's Public Health Information System (PHIS) Import Component.
Panama FTA further enhances opportunities for U.S. meat in Central America
On the pork side, duties of 60 percent to 70 percent on most cuts will be eliminated through a duty-free tariff-rate quota (TRQ).
Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor’s to prevent import of meat from animals fed using ractopamin
Imported controlled meat and meat products must be accompanied with a document issued by exporting country which confirms that the products were manufactured without using ractopamin.
United States: Senate vote on establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
The legislation, which passed by a vote of 92-4, is expected to double American exports to Russia within five years.
Spain: increase of the Spanish meat exportations
The 54% of the total value of the exportations is due to pig meat.
WTO Arbitrator determines reasonable period of time in “US-COOL” dispute
The WTO arbitrator decided that the United States has until May 23, 2013, to bring its COOL measure into compliance with its WTO obligations.
Council agrees to launch free trade negotiations with Japan
Japan is the EU's seventh-largest trading partner while the EU is Japan's third-largest trading partner.
USA: FDA increases dose of ionizing radiation to treat meat
FDA concludes that the proposed use of irradiation to provide for the safe use of a 4.5 kGy maximum dose of ionizing radiation to treat meat is safe.
Philippines: Sec. Alcala inaugurate P83-M ‘AA’ abattoir in Iloilo
Triple-A abattoir or facilities employ modern equipment and procedures that comply with international standards.
EU and Canada move towards conclusion of trade negotiations
Canada is the EU's eleventh most important trading partner whereas the EU, with its 27 states, is Canada’s second-largest trading partner, after the United States.
