A temporary ban on exports to China from six Australian meatworks has rattled trade officials and industry representatives.
But The Sydney Morning Herald says meat industry leaders remain hopeful of a quick resolution.
In response to the suspensions, which affect five companies, Federal Trade Minister Steven Ciobo said he was prepared to travel to China to help resolve matters.
Ciobo also said early discussions between the two nations had yielded some benefit for Australian producers and the affected meatworks.
It is believed the meat that is already in containers on the water, which was dispatched before 24 July, will still be accepted by China.
The temporary bans affect meatworks operating in three states: Queensland, NSW and South Australia.
Australian Meat Industry Council chief executive Patrick Hutchinson told The SMH some consignments of meat sent to China had some labelling issues.
Australian beef exports to China in 2015-16 were valued at $866.5 million, with almost $794 million of this frozen beef.
China is Australia's fourth-largest market for beef exports and is growing strongly, but the bans will have a significant impact on trade, it is believed.
