010122 BSE Fears Prompt Beef Ban from EUJanuary 7, 2001London - A total ban on the importation of beef products into Australia and New Zealand from thirty European countries was announced by the joint food authority. The authorities have announced interim measures until the ban comes into effect, advising retailers to dump all beef products from Europe, and preventing any more products being shipped to Australia and New Zealand. The ban is a direct response to the news that BSE has spread far beyond the UK. It proves that the European beef industry still has a long way to go to convince other countries of the safety of its produce. Ian Lindenmayer, managing director of ANFZA, explained the reasoning behind the decision: “Australia and New Zealand have one of the safest food supplies in the world - and the current steps are intended to keep it that way.”
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