UAE again imposes ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan
An 8 years ban had been imposed by UAE in 2009, on import of fresh meat from Pakistan. The ban was lifted after 8 years and Pakistan was finally able to export chickens and poultry products from 2017 onwards.
Now once again the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan via sea route after fungus was found on meat, according to ARY News.
A restriction was imposed when fungus was discovered on meat sent from Karachi to the UAE by a firm. The restriction will be in effect until 10 October by which time health experts will have completed their checks.
Pakistan sends fresh meat to the UAE on a monthly basis for a value of INR 100 Crores. A major chunk of Pakistan’s meat exports go to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
