Are any beef products exempt from the import suspension?
The following products are exempt from the import suspension for the reasons stated: Product Reason for exemption Beef flavourings, essences, seasonings and other stock cubes using artificial flavouring substances not derived from beef Some beef flavourings and essences used in products such as stock, soups and sauces, although conferring beef flavour, do not contain any substances of bovine origin and therefore are exempt. Collagen from bovine skins and hides (including sausage casings produced from this type of collagen) Current scientific evidence does not indicate the transmission of BSE to collagen from skin and hides. Note: sausage casings made from other bovine materials, including intestine, are not exempt. Fats and tallows Current scientific evidence does not indicate the presence of the BSE prion in fat tissue. Gelatine Current scientific evidence does not indicate the transmission of the BSE agent via gelatine. Milk and other dairy products Current scientific evidence does n
