The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) welcomes new approvals for seventeen Australian sheep, lamb and goat export establishments to access the China market. This outcome is a significant win for Australian sheep, lamb and goat processing and export businesses that will have benefits across the red meat supply chain.
The approvals published by the General Administration of Customs China include access for chilled and frozen sheep and goat meat, and includes new access for ten establishments, and expanded access for new product categories for seven establishments.
AMIC CEO Tim Ryan says the outcome is the result of years of sustained effort by government and industry and reflects the strength of the China-Australia bilateral relationship.
“AMIC has worked tirelessly to advocate for wider and improved access for Australian processors, via engagement with government as well as our industry partners in China,” he says.
“This is a fantastic and very welcome result for sheep and goat exporters and the entire sheep and goat industry supply chains.
“This is a great outcome not only for these companies which have received new approvals, but the clients they process for as well the thousands of farmers they support through the livestock they purchase.
“Australian meat processors and exporters are committed to providing consumers with reliable supply and the highest levels of assurance. This outcome builds on the work done in collaboration with Australian government regulators, particularly the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to provide the highest levels of assurance that China’s technical requirements are met. Industry and government have welcomed opportunities to demonstrate to China’s regulators that Australia has robust systems and quality assurance measures in place to reliably produce and export safe, quality meat and meat products to Chinese consumers.
“We welcome this important development and remain optimistic that dialogue and future approvals can continue to a point where all Australian meat processors operating under the Australian meat export system are able to access the Chinese market should they wish.”
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