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Importing from USA
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:43:03 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote: The message from Nick Wagg contains these words: PK wrote: Same bureaucratic jobs worths who try to prevent importation of meat products by similar means no doubt? ...and tried unsuccessfully to keep Japanese knotweed out of the UK. ?? IIRC JK was a deliberate introduction, as a gardenworthy plant. PK is correct, the illegal import of meat is a serious concern since it may carry farm animal diseases. In other countries, restrictions on the accidental or deliberate movement of animal or plant material which can cause environmental damage or infect food production are very tight and for good reason. Except most borders of mainland Europe are open. A long time ago, we had a 5lb pack of Dutch bacon confiscated by the UK customs, not because there was a health issue, but because we didn't have an import license. It was made very clear that an individual applying for an import license wouldn't succeed. The Dutch bacon was in a sealed pack and identical to those which one of the big UK supermarkets imported at the time, we bought it from their Dutch supplier. Most uncooked food stuffs including butter and cheese are on the of forbidden imports. Given this country's experience of imported problems and their devastating ecological and economic impact, we should take better care. I don't think there was any actual proof that the F&M outbreak was caused by imported food. Wasn't it just a theory? -- Martin |
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