August 15, 2006

Hong Kong allows chilled pork imports from China

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety Monday ( Aug 14) said it is allowing imports of chilled pork from the Mainland from Aug 15.

The centre said it has worked out an arrangement with the State General Administration of the Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine on measures to ensure the pork entering Hong Kong is safe.

The meat can only come from registered plants where slaughtering and processing procedures are strictly monitored, and each consignment must carry a health certificate issued by China's authorities.

The centre is expected to release details informing pork importers about the application procedures and requirements soon.