May 21, 2024

Bangladesh's animal health firms oppose radioactive-testing provision for imported feed, related products

Animal health companies in Bangladesh have sought withdrawal of a proposed radioactive-testing provision for their import consignments of fish and animal feed, feed supplements and feed additives, as such a requirement, leads to additional costs for them.

The Animal Health Companies' Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) has requested the commerce ministry to take necessary step on the issue in the new import policy order (2025-28). According to the current order, radioactive-free certificate issued by the exporting country is required for unloading the consignments.

AHCAB claimed there is no such testing on consignments in any part of the world.

The radioactive testing certificate is only needed for the unloading of a consignment in Bangladesh.

When contacted, AHCAB secretary general Mohammad Aftab Alam said: "We requested the government not to include radioactive testing in the new policy order.

- The Financial Express