Meat Industry Ireland prizes Chinese market

Meat Industry Ireland said it is to begin work as swiftly as possible on a plant audit process which will help secure access to Chinese markets for Irish beef and beef joint products.

The Ibec meat factories’ group said it welcomed the decision by the Chinese authorities to lift the ban on Irish beef.

Meat Industry Ireland said that it will now work with the Department of Agriculture to agree a protocol and veterinary certificate with the Chinese ministry.