date:Jun 08, 2012
essful trials have been undertaken by AFFCO.
But New Zealands trade union The Public Service Association has expressed concern over the decision, saying it was a retrograde step in quality control and a threat to the countrys meat trade. Independent government inspection guaranteed to overseas consumers that New Zealand meat was high-quality and could be trusted.
The new system will initially apply to meat derived from sheep, cattle and goats. Changes are expected to be implemented over an ex