German poultry import applications suspended
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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced today (October 13) that the processing of applications for importing poultry and poultry products from Germany would be suspended with immediate effect.
"The decision was taken following confirmation of a case involving the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 on a poultry farm in the country," a CFS spokesman said.
"We are seeking further information about the case from the relevant authorities."
Hong Kong has imported about 1,400 tonnes of frozen poultry meat/offal from Germany since April this year.
Ends/Monday, October 13, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:35
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