Chile accepts entry of Spanish pork from areas free of swine fever

Chile accepted the entry of Spanish products originating from areas free of African swine fever (ASF), which means allowing the regionalization that had initially been rejected by the national authorities through the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). The latest information note from Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food published this Tuesday reports that Chile recognizes the regionalization established by the EU, allowing the export of pork products from free zones that have been produced since December 4. Spain notified at the end of November two cases of African swine fever in Barcelona (northeast), the first in the country in 31 years, which now total 13 positives in wild boars, so the authorities have focused their efforts on containing the outbreak. Pork products that were produced before October 28 can also be exported to Chile. However, Chile has suspended the import ...