Updated APHIS Lists of BSE and Avian Flu Trade Ban Information for U.S. Exports
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS') Web site has updated its tables which list information on trade bans imposed by foreign countries on U.S. exports due to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and avian influenza (avian flu).
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These lists contain country-specific information such as when or if a ban has gone into effect, the scope of the ban, the geographical range to which the ban applies, etc.
APHIS' BSE Trade Ban Status List Contains Information for 61 Countries
APHIS' BSE trade ban status list contains information for 61 countries, though not all of these countries currently have bans in place. According to this list, the actions taken by countries include (partial list): bans on various U.S. exports (e.g. ruminants, ruminant products, etc.), the suspension of beef import permits, specific requirements for products originating in Washington State, etc.
Jamaica lifts ban on U.S. beef & beef products. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) press release, the Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture has lifted its ban on U.S. beef and beef products, subject to certain requirements. APHIS' trade ban status list reflects this action.
Avian Flu Trade Ban Status List Contains Information for 56 Countries
APHIS' avian flu trade ban status list contains information for 56 countries, though not all of these countries currently have bans in place. According to this list, actions taken by countries include (partial list): bans of poultry, poultry meat, poultry products and byproducts, eggs, etc.; cancellation of certain import permits; etc.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 11/05/04 news, 04110545, for most recent previous BP summary of updated lists of BSE-related and avian flu-related trade bans.)
APHIS' BSE trade ban status list (current as of 12/03/04) available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/bse/trade/bse_trade_ban_status.html
APHIS' avian influenza trade ban status list (current as of 12/03/04) available athttp://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/ai_us/ai_trade_ban_status.html
USDA press release on Jamaica (No. 0513.04, dated 12/06/04) available at http://www.usda.gov/documents/NewsReleases/2004/12/0513.doc