APHIS Decides Japan is Free of Foot-And-Mouth, So Beef Imports Can Resume
The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a public notice saying Japan is free of foot-and-mouth disease, so importing whole cuts of boneless beef from Japan may resume. Other ruminant meat and meat byproducts, as well as fresh pork, live ruminants, and live swine, remain prohibited due to Japan's status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, classical swine fever, and swine vesicular disease, it said. The action is effective Aug. 17.
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The determination followed a public comment period. After assessing the comments and other information, APHIS said "we are satisfied that FMD has been eradicated in Japan and that products authorized by the regulations may be safely imported." Further information: Kelly Rhodes, 301-851-3300.