Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 20 Series of 2024, Temporary ban on the importation of live cattle, meat and meat products, bovine processed animal proteins and semen derived from cattle originating from the United Kingdom

The Order bans the importation of live cattle, meat and meat products, including bovine processed animal proteins and semen from the United Kingdom and immediately suspends the processing, evaluation of the application and issuance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) import clearance to the above-stated commodities. All shipments coming from the mentioned areas of the United Kingdom that are IN TRANSIT/LOADED/ACCEPTED UNTO PORT before the official communication of this Order to the British authorities shall be allowed provided that the products were slaughtered/produced on or before 10 April 2024. Shipments which have not complied with the conditions set forth in Item 3 shall be dealt with as per DA AC 06 S. 2022 Article VI, Section III. More rigorous and tight inspection on all arrivals of meat and meat by‑products derived from cattle including live animals and bovine processed animal proteins by DA Veterinary Quarantine Officers assigned at ports of entry.