November 9, 2009
China to inspect Dutch pork imports
Beginning December this year, Chinese inspectors will travel to the Netherlands to check upon pig slaughterhouses and meat processors.
This was reported by the Dutch Veterinary Information Centre of the country's Product Board for Meat and Livestock. Last October, both countries signed a basis protocol for pork exports to China. In order to ensure the implementation of the protocol, officials from China will personally inspect these plants and approve them.
As soon as these inspection rounds have been completed, definite health certificates can be issued and exports could commence.
Meanwhile, over 30 Dutch plants have expressed their interest in such visits, although a spokesman from the centre said it is not confirmed which plants will be visited.
