date:Jul 11, 2012
ant science-based decision, said Canadian Pork Council Chair Jean-Guy Vincent.
The new standard was finalized on July 7 at the conclusion of a CAC meeting in Rome, Italy. During this meeting, the CAC adopted standards for MRLs for ractopamine for certain pork and beef products.
Canada is pleased to see a resolution to this issue, and it remains committed to the use of international standards based on scientific evidence. This new standard comes after years of international engagement by Minister