The Chinese market has reopened for Irish beef, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon have announced.
This follows an announcement by the General Administration of Customs in China (GACC) regarding the reopening of access to the Chinese market for beef produced in Ireland.
"The confirmation today that the Chinese market will reopen for Irish beef is a very important and positive development in our bilateral agri food trade with China,” An Taoiseach said.
“This decision, which directly follows my positive engagements in Beijing with president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang in recent days, reflects the confidence of the Chinese authorities in the robustness, transparency, and effectiveness of Ireland's animal health, traceability, and food safety systems.
Foyle Donegal's beef in China.
“This reflects a culmination of intensive political, diplomatic and official engagement since the market was temporarily suspended in September 2024,” he said.
Regulatory oversight
Commenting on the announcement, Minister Heydon said: “Ireland’s beef production is underpinned by comprehensive surveillance, strict regulatory oversight, and internationally recognised standards, ensuring high levels of food safety and consumer protection.
“The reopening of the Chinese market further underlines the strength of these systems and Ireland’s long-standing commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-quality agri food production. I’d like to thank the Chinese officials who engage positively on an ongoing basis with our Beijing embassy and with my Department,” he said.
Up until this point, Irish beef had been locked out of China for over a year after access was temporarily suspended in October 2024 following an typical case of BSE.
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The Chinese market has reopened for Irish beef, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon have announced.
This follows an announcement by the General Administration of Customs in China (GACC) regarding the reopening of access to the Chinese market for beef produced in Ireland.
"The confirmation today that the Chinese market will reopen for Irish beef is a very important and positive development in our bilateral agri food trade with China,” An Taoiseach said.
“This decision, which directly follows my positive engagements in Beijing with president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang in recent days, reflects the confidence of the Chinese authorities in the robustness, transparency, and effectiveness of Ireland's animal health, traceability, and food safety systems.
Foyle Donegal's beef in China.
“This reflects a culmination of intensive political, diplomatic and official engagement since the market was temporarily suspended in September 2024,” he said.
Regulatory oversight
Commenting on the announcement, Minister Heydon said: “Ireland’s beef production is underpinned by comprehensive surveillance, strict regulatory oversight, and internationally recognised standards, ensuring high levels of food safety and consumer protection.
“The reopening of the Chinese market further underlines the strength of these systems and Ireland’s long-standing commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-quality agri food production. I’d like to thank the Chinese officials who engage positively on an ongoing basis with our Beijing embassy and with my Department,” he said.
Up until this point, Irish beef had been locked out of China for over a year after access was temporarily suspended in October 2024 following an typical case of BSE.
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