China suspends beef exports from Ireland following bluetongue outbreak

Under the protocol governing the beef trade between Ireland and China, the Irish Government is required to notify the authorities in China of an outbreak of certain notifiable diseases, including bluetongue

The General Administration of Customs China was informed of the outbreak and subsequently decided to suspend acceptance of Irish beef exported from Ireland with effect from January 27.

Following the confirmation of bluetongue in Ireland, China has suspended all beef imports.

The General Administration of Customs China (GACC) was informed of the outbreak and subsequently decided to suspend acceptance of Irish beef exported from Ireland with effect from January 27.