US Postpones Japanese Beef Imports Due to Concerns About Radiation - Lifts Restriction Aug. 24

[sharon sanders]

hat tip Makoto

Japanese beef exports to US postponed

Japan has been forced to put off resuming beef exports to the United States at the last minute, due to US concerns about effects of last year's nuclear accident.

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But Japanese officials say the US side requested a halt on Thursday, saying it wanted to check how Japan is inspecting beef and managing feed to prevent radioactive contamination.

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http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120817_35.html

[Emily]

Re: US Postpones Japanese Beef Imports Due to Concerns About Radiation

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120824_30.html

Aug. 24, 2012 - Updated 17:22 UTC
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Japan's agriculture ministry responded by sending materials on government measures against radioactive contamination. It asked for early resumption of shipments.

The US informed Japan on Friday that it has confirmed the measures and is ready to resume imports.