BRASILIA: Brazil by BRF, and was engaging with the relevant authorities on the matter. “Only three establishments, two of which are from the BRF company, have been implicated in the fraudulent activities. There is no indication that the other BRF plants are implicated. Investigations by the Brazilian authorities are ongoing. They have [also] suspended the establishments under investigation. None of their products will be exported to South Africa until the matter has been resolved,” Galane said.
The import of meat, including MDM, is regulated by DAFF. Once the imported consignment is released from the port of entry, the mandate and responsibility of the product is transferred to the Department of Health, and relevant municipalities and other industries under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, Galane said.
“The Meat Safety Act No 40 of 2000 and its regulations requires the owner of the abattoir to perfume a hazard analysis, and where hazards are identified, to develop and implement a hygiene management programme for the prevention,
