China recognizes Peru as a country free of foot and mouth disease

Published 2024년 11월 19일

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Peru has been declared free of Foot and Mouth Disease by China, thanks to efforts by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, opening up the opportunity for beef and pork exports to China. The process, which began in 2013, could potentially result in annual meat exports reaching one million metric tons and generating sales of over US$ 5 billion. This is anticipated to benefit small breeders in the Andean and jungle areas by allowing them to sell more meat and earn higher income. The declaration is part of the phytosanitary protocols that will also be signed for the export of chestnuts, pecans, and frozen fruits during the APEC Economic Leaders Week.

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As a result of the efforts made by the Government, through the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the People's Republic of China officially declared Peru free of Foot and Mouth Disease, a health status that opens up opportunities to export beef and pork to the Asian giant. "Through this recognition, we have advanced 90% in the process of exporting these products to the Asian giant. In this way, the country will begin the export process, complying with the harmonized health protocols between both countries," said the head of MIDAGRI, Angel Manero. According to Gob.Pe, it should be noted that the efforts to recognize the country as free of Foot and Mouth Disease began at the end of 2013, under the direction of SENASA, and thanks to the current management of MIDAGRI, and the political support of the Government, this important achievement for the country has been completed this year. Meat exports to China could reach one million metric tons annually and generate sales of ...

Source: Elagro