Memorandum of the European Commission on banning meat and other products in China

Introduction: According to regulation 97 / 78 / EC, the necessary measures can be taken for some products that are suitable for import from a third country and may cause or are causing serious harm to animal or human health, and according to regulation 95 / 53 / EC, the category of some products used for animal nutrition that are suitable for import from a third country and may cause or are causing serious harm to animal or human health Similar measures In addition, Council Regulation 96 / 23 / EC stipulates that the production process of animals and primary products of animal origin shall be monitored for the purpose of testing the specific residues and ingredients of live animals, their excreta and body fluids, tissues, animal products, animal feed and drinking water Following the chloramphenicol test of some aquatic products and fish products imported from China, the Commission implemented the 2001 / 699 / EC decision to implement specific safeguard measures for some fish and fish products originating in China and Vietnam for human consumption In addition, EU experts' on-site inspection visits show that there are serious defects, especially the lack of control over veterinary drugs and products for animals and animal products in general, which may lead to the discovery of residues and / or pollutants, including chloramphenicol, harmful to human health, in products for human or animal consumption The inspection visit also found that the relevant government departments in China had not complied with many of their commitments and guarantees to the Committee on the control of residues and ingredients that may endanger public and animal health Therefore, it is suggested that the import of animal products for human and animal consumption originating in China be suspended However, marine products and casings, other than crustaceans, that are ultimately fished, frozen and packaged in the sea and shipped directly to the community, may be regulated separately For the products that have left China and shipped to the community before the requirements come into force, the control inspection report shall be submitted to ensure their safety The decision will be reviewed on the basis of assurances from the relevant Chinese authorities and the results of a new inspection visit by EU experts on the spot The decision had no financial impact on the budget of the European community (author:) share to feed Weibo share to: