Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the relevant international standards and other scientific measures when importing cattle and bovine products.
Briefing reporters at a post Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said the measures are to be implemented to ensure adequate risk management is applied when importing these products.
“This alignment of South Africa’s import requirements with international scientific guidelines, will strengthen the county’s position in international trade.
“This will broaden access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for people and animals through strategic sourcing and will increase job creation through importation of beef products intended for further processing in South Africa,” Minister Radebe said. – SAnews.gov.za
