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EU moves toward new rules on animal welfare
The EU is starting to consider new rules on animal welfare that could have significant impacts on its trading partners.
Beef in Taiwan: Tongues, tails and testicles
US beef has become a political issue across East Asia. After North Korean nukes and the value of the Chinese yuan, it’s one of the biggest headaches for American diplomats.
Japan, US ‘some distance’ apart in beef trade talks
“For us, food safety based on Japan’s scientific standards is the priority,” Akamatsu said today. “The OIE standards are different from the Japanese scientific ones.”