Food Safety: Annual report on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
The RASFF was instrumental for tracing and removing the affected products from the market.
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Brazil will be able to export more pork to China
China will allow seven plants in Santa Catarina to export pork products.
US pork exports higher year-over-year but down from summer pace
September pork exports increased 13% from a year ago in both volume and value. These results pushed January-September export volume 5% ahead of last year’s pace at 1.9 million mt, while value increased 2% to $4.89 billion.
FAO Meat Price Index: Ninth consecutive monthly increase
Quotations for pig meat also increased, albeit moderately.
Brazil presents strategic plan to eradicate CSF
The eradication plan calls for several actions to be taken, the first aimed at increasing surveillance in the 11 states still affected by CSF.
China market re-opens to Canadian meat products
After four months of temporary suspension imposed on Canadian pork and beef, China has reopened its doors to Canadian meat products.
Mexico strengthens trade relationship with China
Mexico foresees the opening of new markets, such as pork offal.
Singapore lifts ban on Belgian pork imports
Federal minister of agriculture Denis Ducarme announced the lifting of Singapore's ban on Belgian pork imports.
Russia detects ASF virus DNA in sausages
The infected products were produced in a factory in the Kaluga region and have been distributed to 136 retail outlets.
African swine fever: early detection is key to controlling spread
Improved surveillance, communication and collaboration are key to controlling the spread of African swine fever in Europe, according to a new risk assessment carried out by EFSA.
Landmark agreement will protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China
The EU and China concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against imitations and usurpation.
Importance of cooperation between Customs administrations and veterinary authorities
Dr. Eloit touched upon the OIE’s current focus on trade, travel, transport, tourism and terrorism, which are all areas of great relevance to Customs activities, particularly from the safety and security perspective.
EU: public consultation on geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed
The Commission launched a public consultation on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSGs), both part of the EU’s quality policy.
Global pork prices continue to rise
Global pork prices continue to rise, as protein shortfalls intensify competition for a shrinking supply, according to Rabobank’s Pork Quarterly Q4 2019.
Producer organisations strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain
A new study highlights the benefits that producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) offer farmers in the EU.
Animal advocacy organisations urge the EU to replace CO2 stunning of pigs
Eurogroup for Animals and its 69 member organisations are calling for a move away from high concentration CO2 stunning of pigs, a common method of slaughter.