South Africa: South Africa Suspends Imports from Three Brazilian Establishments

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On March 20, 2018, the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that it has suspended imports of meat and meat products from Brazilian establishments suspected to be involved in food safety fraud. The suspension will remain in place until the issue has been resolved to the satisfaction of the South African Veterinary Authority. Brazil has been the largest exporter of poultry meat to South African since 2001. 

South Africa: South Africa Suspends Imports from Three Brazilian Establishments 

Africa (Sub-Sahara), South Africa

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