China's General Administration of Customs has recently authorized the importation of frozen and edible pork by-products from Austria, such as feet, noses, ears, tails, and certain pig offal. This approval, effective immediately, comes after Austrian Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig's visit to Beijing in late February, where food protocols were signed. This development is a boon for the Austrian pork industry, offering a new revenue source for products that, while having minimal value in the domestic market, are highly prized in China. The agreement mandates that the pork must come from pigs born, raised, and slaughtered in Austria and meet stringent veterinary and hygiene standards for export.