Taiwan: ASF virus found in a sausage from China
African swine fever virus was found in a sausage made by a subsidiary that was brought to the island by a traveler.
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Japan: ASF contaminated meat inside luggage at an airport
The contaminated sausages were found in the luggage of a passenger from Beijing.
Russia accepts the WTO’s decision, but the European pork embargo goes on
Although Russia has accepted the WTO’s recommendations, the ban still goes on due to the Russian embargo to several countries (among them all the EU countries) due to political reasons.
China will facilitate the export of pork to more French companies
From November 30th to December 2nd, Mr Bruno Le Maire has been travelling through China. This ministerial visit has taken place during the annual dialogue between China and France regarding economic and financial matters.
The European Commission records a Croatian PGI.
The PGI «Slavonski kulen»/«Slavonski kulin» is a dry cured sausage subject to several successive treatments for a minimum of 150 days.
Mexico, the USA and Canada agree on protecting animal health in North America
The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.
Spain: publishing of a report on the fresh meat market in Italy
The ICEX Spain Exports and Investments has published a report drafted by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Milan on the fresh meat market in Italy.
Drop in the European pork exports in the first six months of 2017
The shipments to China have dropped by 31% with respect to the same period in 2016.
APHIS proposes to recognize Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
This newly proposed action would relieve CSF-specific restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico.
Brazil updates its veterinary inspection system
The new model includes control practices already proven in the USA and the EU.
New EU reference laboratory for foodborne viruses
On 16 December 2016 the Commission launched a call for applications to select and designate an EU reference laboratory in the field of foodborne viruses.
Increase in the pork imports in Argentina
Despite the important growth of the national production, the pork exports in the first semester of 2017 have risen 79,4% versus the same period in 2016.
The WTO’s website grants access to the countries’ origin regulations
This international organization has provided its users with more information about these criteria in the face of the proliferation of regional trade agreements and the implementation of different sets of origin regulations in a growing number of countries.
The Commission approves new geographical indication from Poland
The Commission has approved the addition of one new product from Poland to the quality register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI).
Commission clears acquisition of both Zur Mühlen and Asset Groups by Clemens and Robert Tönnies
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of both Zur Mühlen Group and the Asset Group by Clemens Tönnies and Robert Tönnies, all based in Germany.
Germany: record value of the agri-food sector exports
The sector with a largest market share in agri-food exports was the meat sector.