Egyptian inspectors are to conduct a systems audit in Irish beef and sheepmeat plants in 2020 following an agreement with the deputy minister for agriculutre Mostafa El Sayad.

Ireland already has beef access and during a recent trade mission, Department of Agriculture officials submitted a proposed veterinary health certificate for sheepmeat to their Egyptian counterparts.

Earlier this week, the Department announced the expansion of market access for Irish livestock exports to Algeria with immediate effect, with the approval of a certificate for the export of cattle for slaughter.

Bord Bia

Bord Bia, Sustainable Food Systems Ireland and a delegation representing the Irish dairy industry and the livestock export sector were also part of the trade mission. Bord Bia facilitated 150 face-to-face business meetings, introducing targeted high-potential buyers to the travelling Irish companies.

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