Japan moves away from 100% inspection of U.S. beef
The Japanese government announced on Monday, after its recent audits of U.S. meat plants, that it has eliminated its 100-percent re-inspection of U.S. beef shipments, but will continue a sampling-based inspection procedure.
Also on Monday, Malaysia agreed to import U.S. bone-in beef and variety meats from cattle of all ages, consistent with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines.
In a statement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns said the United States “is eager to refocus our discussions with Japan on beef trade based on OIE standards.
“Science provides us with clear data upon which international trading standards were built,” Johanns added. “All of our trading partners must be mindful of these guidelines and work toward complying with them.”
Japan moves away from 100% inspection of U.S. beef
