Importation of beef

The Director of Veterinary Services wishes to inform those concerned that frozen/fresh beef can be imported from Australia, New Zealand and the United States without any age at slaughter restrictions. Imports from other countries are restricted at an age limit at slaughter of not more than 24 months and it has to be officially certified so.

Importers are to consult the Veterinary Services Department to ensure that there are no further restrictions related to other diseases.

Meanwhile, import restrictions in relation to Food and Mouth Disease from UK are being lifted.