February 5, 2022

Philippines imposes ban on pork imports from Thailand and Italy

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has issued a memorandum order banning imports of swine and pork products from Thailand and Italy following reports of African swine fever (ASF) in those countries, Business World reported.

The order signed by William Dar, Philippines Agriculture Secretary, has suspended imports for domestic and wild pigs and their products, including pork, pig skin, and processed animal proteins.

According to the Department of Agriculture, ASF was detected at a slaughterhouse in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand as well as in Ovada Province of Alessandria, Northern Italy.

Italian pork imports are still permitted if they were produced or slaughtered before December 23, 2021.

-      Business World