Restrictions on South African exports of processed goods eased by many trading partners – African Daily Voice

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – Many trading partners have eased export restrictions on processed products following the ban on the import of meat and dairy products following the ban. Foot and mouth disease epidemic in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

This announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, in a joint speech from the Ministry and the Red Meat Industry.

He added that trade in safe products directly with neighboring countries was widely accepted and that, where appropriate, the negotiation of new health certificates was underway,

"Negotiations for the reopening of boneless beef, processed dairy and processed hides and skins markets have also progressed in other African countries, the Middle East and the Far East," Zokwana said.

He added that guarantees were provided for products with no risk of disease transmission, including heat-treated meat and dairy products, boneless and matured beef, scoured wool, salted hides, embryos of the disease Animals and pigmeat products derived from pigs known to be free from foot-and-mouth disease. compartments.

Minister Zokwana noted that the country had lost its OIE-recognized FMB-free zone without vaccination status due to the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic

"This has had a devastating effect on the trade in split-hoofed animals and their products from South Africa. Although some countries have instituted official bans, trade has been further disrupted by the impossibility of certifying for any export requiring an FMD free zone certification, "she said.

He added that the Trade Task Team had been a very effective platform to streamline communication between industry, provincial veterinary services, DAFF and trading partners.

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