Beef exports to China to resume following discussions with Ireland

Published 2024년 1월 17일

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The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, held discussions leading to the confirmation of the resumption of access for Irish beef exports to China. Minister McConalogue claimed that the resumption of beef access has been a priority and China's decision to resume Irish beef imports represents a clear vote of confidence in Ireland's food safety systems. Minister Heydon also hailed the news as a positive development and stated that his department will continue to work with the Chinese authorities to maintain and enhance Ireland's access to the Chinese market for Irish food and drink.

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Following high level discussions between the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and the Chinese premier Li Qiang today (Wednesday, January 17), Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State, Martin Heydon, confirmed the resumption of access for Irish beef exports to China. Beef shipments to China had been suspended following the confirmation in November 2023 of an isolated case of atypical BSE (also known as mad cow disease). This was detected by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s (DAFM) surveillance programme and did not enter the feed or food chain and posed no risk to human health. Atypical BSE occurs sporadically in all cattle populations at a very low rate and is not considered a public health risk. Identification of an Atypical BSE case does not impact on Ireland’s negligible risk status. Beef exports to resume The suspension of access to the Chinese market was entirely precautionary and in line with a protocol agreed with ...

Source: AgriLand