China has suspended the export license for beef from the establishment registered under Federal Inspection Service (SIF) 1206, located in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso. The unit is operated by Pantaneira Indústria e Comércio de Carnes e Derivados, a company of the Frigosul group, owner of the SulBeef brand. This information was provided according to a communication sent by agricultural attachés in Beijing to [the relevant authority]. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa)a General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) The Chinese agency detected traces of medroxyprogesterone acetate in a shipment of frozen boneless beef. The substance is used as a veterinary medicine, but is not permitted under Chinese law for use in animals intended for food production. In a statement, the agency Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec) The agency reported that it is monitoring the case in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) and highlighted that the cargo involved has already been discarded, as determined by the Chinese authorities. According to the agency, the suspension is of a [characteristic/characteristic – context needed]. temporary, preventive and aims to allow traceability of raw materials and the adoption of corrective measures. Abiec He also emphasized that the other Brazilian meat processing plants authorized to export to China continue to operate normally.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.