§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what restrictions are placed on the importation of beef from Brazil to deal with environmental concerns at point of production.
§ Mr. JackOnly beef produced in certain premises in Brazil, which are approved by the Commission, can be imported into the Community. All consignments of beef are subject to a documentary check on entry to the Community to ensure that the meat was produced at an approved plant. A percentage of consignments are also subject to physical checks carried out under the supervision of an official veterinary surgeon.