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Following the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in Germany, numerous third countries had reacted by banning imports of German pork. In intensive negotiations, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture succeeded in getting some third countries to accept the so-called "regionalization concept". This means that exporting pork from ASF-free areas is possible.
Such an agreement has recently also been reached with Vietnam: Germany can export fresh pork to Vietnam again effective immediately.
In addition, the ministry has achieved the following:
- After intensive technical negotiations, Singapore has also recently agreed to regionalization.
- In addition, in negotiations with Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and South Korea, exemptions were achieved from the complete export ban for treated/processed pork products or products from pigs.
- Promptly after the first detection of ASF in wild boar, successful negotiations were held with Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada to import fresh pork from farms in ASF-free areas.
- Thailand, as a first positive signal, did not extend the export ban, which was limited to three months. This means that exports are once again possible for individual companies that have already been approved by Thailand. The BMEL has initiated the official market opening procedure.
In addition, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture is currently using all available contact options - also involving the Federal Chancellery - for regionalization negotiations with China.
Within the European Union, pork trade continues to be possible, as the regionalization concept for ASF is recognized. Accordingly, intra-community trade is restricted only for those farms that are located in the restriction area.
March 5, 2021/ BMEL/ Germany.
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