Lifting Import Ban on Spanish Cattle Meat

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BAI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 21: Lifting Import Ban on Spanish Cattle Meat

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Title Supreme Court: Lifting Import Ban on Spanish Cattle Meat

Law: Bai Memorandum Order No. 21

Decision Date: Oct 7, 2010

Secretary Proceso J. Alcala lifts the temporary ban on importing meat and meat products from Spain, allowing the trade under strict conditions to ensure safety against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

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Reference to International Guidelines on Beef Trade

The lifting of the ban aligns with recent OIE Animal Health Code guidelines.
These guidelines specify conditions under which beef and beef products from animals of all ages may be safely traded worldwide.

Authority and Effectivity of the Order

The order is issued by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, utilizing the powers vested by Philippine law.
The lift of the temporary ban on the importation of meat and meat products derived from cattle from Spain is effective immediately upon publication.

Conditions for Importation of Spanish Beef and Meat Products

Only boneless and bone-in beef free from any nerves and other specified risk materials (SRMs) related to BSE are permitted for import.
The beef must originate from healthy, ambulatory cattle; the importation of meat from downer cattle is prohibited.
Packaging labels must include the slaughter date of the cattle or the production date of the beef product.

Enforcement and Compliance Measures

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain must certify adherence to these conditions.
Philippine Department of Agriculture Veterinary Quarantine Officers and Inspectors at major airports and seaports are authorized to inspect shipments.
Non-compliant shipments will be confiscated to prevent entry into the country.

Repeal of Inconsistent Orders

All previous orders, rules, and regulations that conflict with the provisions of this order are repealed or amended accordingly to ensure legal consistency.

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