The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has welcomed the reinstatement of export approvals for the remaining two Australian processors that had been suspended from trade with China.
This outcome now represents a full reinstatement of trade for all Australian meat processors which had been suspended from China.
AMIC interim CEO, Tim Ryan, says the outcome is the result of four years of cooperative and sustained effort by government and industry.
“We have worked tirelessly, to advocate for reinstated and improved access for Australian processors, via engagement with government as well as our industry partners in China,” he said.
“After four years of hard work on behalf of red meat exporters, this is a fantastic and very welcome result.”
Ryan noted the significant technical work carried out by the affected businesses and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which was critical in providing assurance to Chinese authorities that Chinese requirements are met.
“We are also thankful to the Australian Government including Prime Minister Albanese, Agriculture Ministers Collins and Watt, and Trade Minister Farrell for their work in nurturing a collaborative bilateral relationship and assisting these businesses to regain their access to this incredibly important market,” he said.
“This is a great outcome not only for these companies but the clients they process for as well as the thousands of farmers and feedlots they support through the cattle they purchase.
“Australian meat processors and exporters are committed to providing consumers with reliable supply and the highest levels of assurance. This result demonstrates the strength of the Australian meat industry’s quality assurance and regulatory systems to help further expand access for Australian meat processors who wish to trade with China over a wide variety of approved products.”
