The agriculture ministry said in a statement that it was still awaiting feedback from Chinese authorities regarding the release of beef shipments to China after the two atypical cases of “mad cow disease” in the country.
According to the file, a request was sent for a technical meeting with the Asian country, but it has not yet been scheduled by the Chinese, who said they were analyzing the information presented.
Chinese flag hoisted in the harbor (Photo: Cláudio Neves / Portos do Paraná)
The export embargo was established voluntarily by Brazil, in accordance with the sanitary protocol contained in the trade agreement between the two countries. The rules provide for normal negotiations after cases have been investigated by an international laboratory, as the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has done in Canada.
“Brazil has been completely transparent with Chinese health authorities, advising of the possibility of BSE even before official confirmation by the Canadian laboratory. Since then, we have responded promptly and promptly to all requests for information that have been received. do, “the ministry said.
The file adds that it is closely monitoring the situation of the slaughterhouses, but that it has no way of setting a date for the return of exports, as it awaits the Chinese decision.
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