Import of poultry meat and products from Midvaal Local Municipality and Emfuleni Local Municipality of Gauteng Province in South Africa suspended
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A CFS spokesman said that Hong Kong currently has an established protocol with South Africa for the import of poultry meat but not for poultry eggs. According to the Census and Statistics Department, no poultry meat was imported from South Africa in the first three months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the South African authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Monday, May 24, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:33
Issued at HKT 15:33
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