Canada seeks export beef access to Australia

A draft review by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has recommended that Canada be added to the list of countries that can apply to Australia for market access for fresh beef. A consultation process following the draft review is underway, with stakeholders able to provide feedback until 4pm Wednesday, February 28. “The department invites comments on the draft review, particularly whether Canada’s animal health status is sufficient for it to be considered an applicant country as per the beef review,” a DAFF statement said. “All submissions received will be carefully considered when finalising this review.” (Article continues below infographic) Canada still has a number of hurdles to clear beyond this review before commercial trade in beef to Australia could commence. Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is conducting an independent assessment of Canada’s bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) status, which commenced in March last year following Canada’s ...