China: Announcement on lifting the ban on BSE in boneless beef under 30 months old in Germany

Published 2024년 4월 16일

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On April 16, 2024, China announced the lifting of its 2001 ban on importing boneless beef under 30 months old from Germany, a significant policy reversal by the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This decision, overturning the restrictions set by the former Ministry of Agriculture and the State Administration of Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine, is grounded on recent risk assessment findings. The authorities have also indicated that new inspection and quarantine protocols for these beef imports will be introduced, marking a pivotal moment in Sino-German agricultural trade relations.

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According to the results of the risk assessment, the ban on BSE in boneless beef under 30 months old issued by the former Ministry of Agriculture and the former State Administration of Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine in 2001 (No. 143) will be lifted from the date of this announcement. Inspection and quarantine requirements for boneless beef under 30 months old imported from Germany to China will be formulated separately. This announcement is hereby made. General Administration of Customs Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs April 16, 2024 Announcement download link: Announcement of the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on lifting the ban ...

Source: Customs Gov China