EXCLUSIVE-Canada says China will increase examination of meat imports
China, locked in a major diplomatic and trade dispute with Ottawa, has already blocked imports of Canadian canola seed and temporarily suspended import permits from two pork plants. Chinese officials cited "recent cases of non-compliance of pork shipments" and also said the move was linked to the risk of African swine fever and anti-smuggling measures, the ministry said in its notice. China's pork industry has been badly hit by a deadly outbreak of swine fever.
The Canadian Meat Council, which represents major processors, urged members to "increase significantly the surveillance and compliance with all requirements" for exports to China. "We cannot stress enough that the slightest 'non-compliance' could jeopardize our entire meat exports to China, which would have a disastrous effect on all CMC members," it said in a message to members seen by Reuters. (Additional reporting by Rod Nickel in Winnipeg, writing by David Ljunggren; Editing by David Gregorio)
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