Beef imports’ ban due to BSE fears

Imports of beef and beef products from Canada and Poland have been banned by Thailand due to concerns over mad cow disease.

Thai authorities, who have already banned imports from Ireland, said the ban was effective from July 1 and would bring to 23 the number of countries barred from exporting beef to the Southeast Asian country.

“In order to prevent mad cow disease coming to Thailand and for the safety of our consumers, the ministry has banned imports of beef and beef products from the two countries on the list,” the Ministry of Public Health said in a statement.