date:Jul 06, 2012
This vote is a victory for US cattlemen and women, said Kathy Simmons, NCBA chief veterinarian.
It is paramount that science is the foundation for all decisions made in the international community, she said from the meeting in Rome. Today, the Codex Commission proved they are willing to trust science and make decisions based on facts rather than politics. We are very pleased that we can move ahead on adopting international standards for ractopamine. We commend the commission for all their work.