July 31, 2013

China restricts pork, poultry imports from US

Chinese officials have demanded pork importers to present laboratory reports at harbours, declaring that their pork cargoes are free of ractopamine residues.

China has a zero tolerance for ractopamine residues. Detection may result in rejection of the shipment and establishment delisting. Exporters are encouraged to work closely with importers regarding the details of testing requirements.

All poultry products shipped from Wisconsin, US, on or after July 22, 2013, are ineligible for export.