China finally lifts ban on importing Brazilian poultry after May bird flu outbreak

The Chinese government, through the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), has lifted the restrictions imposed on the export of chicken meat from Brazil. The decision, effective immediately, was made based on the results of the risk analysis conducted by the Chinese authorities. Brazil exports approximately 35% of poultry meat worldwide and the suspension came after a bird flu outbreak recorded earlier in a poultry farm in the municipality of Montenegro (RS). Since June 18, after the conclusion of two disinfection procedures of the property and all required ...