Obtained export approval for beef processing facility EU in Obihiro, Hokkaido

Obtained export approval for beef processing facility EU in Obihiro, Hokkaido October 30, 22:11

A beef processing facility in Obihiro, Hokkaido has been approved as a facility that can export beef to the EU = European Union.

While consumption is sluggish due to the drop in demand for eating out due to the new coronavirus, it is expected to lead to the expansion of sales channels for beef produced in Hokkaido.

The export license to the EU was obtained from the meat processing facility "Tokachi Factory No. 3 Factory" of Hokkaido Livestock Corporation in Obihiro City.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Livestock Corporation, the factory has prepared manuals such as hygiene management and slaughter methods required by the EU side, and has been examined by the national and EU sides, but it was approved for export on the 30th. about it.

Meat exports require processing facility approvals for countries and regions with different hygiene standards, and the factory has so far been licensed to export beef to nine countries and regions, including the United States and Hong Kong. I was getting it.

Tariffs on beef exported from Japan to the EU were abolished in February last year with the entry into force of the EPA = Economic Partnership Agreement, so the export volume increased by 30% over the previous year over the last year.

While domestic beef consumption is sluggish due to the decline in demand for eating out due to the new coronavirus, it is expected to lead to the expansion of sales channels for beef produced in Hokkaido.

The Hokkaido Livestock Corporation says, "I am relieved to be able to obtain approval. I would like to strive for hygiene management in order to meet the expectations of producers."