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Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Europe's Russia Sanctions Pile Pressure on Tight Diesel Market
The European Union's latest round of Russian sanctions have added yet more pressure on an already tight diesel market in the region that is a large importer of the fuel. The EU confirmed on Friday that it would press ahead with a ban on the import of diesel that is made from Russian crude. Prior to the decision, some traders had been skeptical that the the bloc would go through with such a step.
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
South Africa lifts ban on Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu contained
South Africa has lifted its import ban on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil after the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Rio Grande do Sul was officially contained. The Department of Agriculture confirmed that effective 4 July 2025, poultry trade with Brazil may resume after a bilateral meeting between veterinary authorities from both countries, where revised Veterinary Health Certificates (VHCs) were agreed upon. "The positive outcome is a direct result of the dedicated efforts of our officials. With this resolution, imports can resume, which will significantly contribute to enhancing food security for all citizens," says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Brazil declared free of HPAI The department said stamping-out measures were applied at the affected breeder premises in Montenegro, followed by a 28-day waiting period and disinfection, in line with World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) protocols. Brazil declared itself free of HPAI on 18 June 2025. However, as a precautionary measure, poultry products packed between 1 May and 18 June 2025 will remain restricted from entry into South Africa. The department said it remains vigilant and will continue monitoring the situation closely. Any new developments indicating a potential spread of the outbreak could lead to a review of the decision. "This development underlines the department's commitment to science-based decision making and the importance of maintaining open, transparent and technically sound channels of communication between trading partners," Steenhuisen adds. For updates and official notices, the public is encouraged to follow the department's verified platforms.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Top British restaurants and delis set to run out of cheese after 'overzealous' border officials slapped a ban on mozzarella and brie from Europe
British restaurants and delis could run out of cheese after 'overzealous' border officials slapped an import ban on unpasteurised soft cheeses such as mozzarella and brie from Italy and France. A surge in cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle in the continental nations prompted UK health officials to halt the importation of unpasteurised dairy products produced any time after May 23. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the ban was to protect the health of UK animals from disease, but critics and importers have labelled the move as 'overkill'. And while the government says pasteurised cheeses are allowed through, cheesemongers say they cannot sell the very best soft cheeses from the continent. Hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano which are also made with unpasteurised milk will also run into trouble while the ban is in effect. Italy confirmed an outbreak of LSD last month on June 21, while France confirmed its own outbreak eight days later. Health officials slapped a ban on the importation of live animals, germplasm such as sperm and embryos, offal, raw dairy products (including cheeses) as well as skins and all by-products unless they have been heat treated. Fresh meat is not affected by the precautionary measure, nor is pasteurised cheese - though the latter requires paperwork detailing the temperatures at which the cheese was treated to ensure it is up to scratch. Upmarket cheese importers say their supplies are running low - and have blasted border officials for refusing to accept documents for pasteurised goods because they have been written in French and Italian rather than English. Patricia Michelson, the founder of La Fromagerie, a Marylebone retailer and distributor of artisan cheese, is losing thousands of pounds of stock to spoilage as a result. It supplies the finest cheeses to more than 100 upmarket restaurants including the three Michelin-starred Core. She told The Times: 'At the moment, we can't supply all the lovely, soft cow's milk cheeses like Camembert and brie. If people think that they can get what they want now, they won't, because everywhere will be slowly running out of stock. 'From Monday (today) we will only be able to offer an English brie-style cheese.' Simon Goddard of chilled food distributor Dornack further told the newspaper that Defra did not seem interested in helping suppliers, even when he asked what he could be doing to make importing valid goods easier. He said: 'We're trying to keep abreast of their requirements and uploading the additional documentation, but it's still not stopping the queries and the endless delays at port.' A Defra spokesperson told MailOnline: 'This government will do whatever it takes to protect British farmers and their herds from disease. 'We have strengthened protections by temporarily suspending imports of a small amount of products from Italy and France, following outbreaks of lumpy skin disease across Europe. 'Unpasteurised cheeses are restricted, but as most Italian cheeses, such as Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Gorgonzola, are pasteurised this should not have a significant impact on supply chains.'
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Malaysia to ban import of dummy seatbelt buckles from Dec 31
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The government will ban the import of fake safety devices known as dummy seatbelt buckles starting December 31. The move is outlined in the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025, which imposes an absolute prohibition on importing such accessories into Malaysia. Gazetted in the Federal Government Gazette, the order applies to all countries of origin without exception. The ban covers dummy buckles, seatbelt alarm deactivators, seatbelt clip extenders, and other similar devices designed to fit into seatbelt slots. These accessories are intended to disable or bypass safety alerts, compromising the function of seatbelt mechanisms. In February, the Transport Ministry (MOT) said it was in discussions with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) regarding the sale and use of these devices. During a Chinese New Year enforcement operation in Negeri Sembilan, authorities found that 30 per cent of 195 seatbelt offenders had used dummy buckles to silence the seatbelt alarm. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had previously said the ministry lacked the authority to block imports of devices that compromise vehicle safety systems. The MOT will work with KPDN to ensure such devices — reportedly sold for as low as RM1.99 each — are also banned from the local market. Those found using them may face a RM300 compound fine.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
China resumes seafood imports from some Japan regions
China on Sunday announced it is immediately resuming seafood products imported from some Japanese regions, ending a nearly two-year overall ban imposed due to worries over Japan's release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. In a notice on Sunday, China Customs said seafood products from 10 prefectures - Fukushima, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Niigata, Nagano, Saitama, Tokyo and Chiba - will still be banned from entering the country. Products from other regions will need health certificates, radioactive substance detection qualification certificates and production area certificates issued by the Japanese government for Chinese customs declarations, the notice said. Chinese customs authorities said Sunday's decision was made after no abnormality was detected following long-term international and independent Chinese sampling and monitoring of discharged wastewater. China banned all imports of Japanese seafood in August 2023, shortly after Tokyo began releasing the treated Fukushima wastewater, prompting a diplomatic and economic backlash. Sunday's notice said China will strictly supervise Japanese seafood imports and will take measures if it finds any violations of relevant Chinese laws, regulations and food safety standards.
