date:Dec 14, 2012
nistry, Japan imposed a ban on beef shipments and noted that it will purchase beef from other exporters, such as Australia and the US.
Even though Japan is not a major importer of Brazilian beef, the ministry is concerned that other nations may also impose restrictions and has initiated a campaign.
In a statement, the ministry has assured that the findings indicate that its beef does not present any risk to public healthoranimal sanitary safety.
Agriculture Ministry secretary general Jose Car