Shipping Line Blamed for Fungal Meat Issue Leading to UAE Import Ban

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Organic Meat Company Defies UAE Ban on Pakistani Fresh Chilled Meat

A refrigeration issue within a Pakistani shipping company's system has been identified as the cause of a fungal problem found in a recent shipment of fresh chilled meat bound for the United Arab Emirates. This unfortunate incident has led the UAE to temporarily halt meat imports from Pakistan, casting a shadow on the country's reputation.

The ban came into effect after the Dubai Municipal Authorities reported the arrival of substandard fresh beef in Dubai through multiple containers. However, some local companies maintain that their organic chilled meat exports have been unaffected by these restrictions.

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has initiated investigations into the matter and placed blame on the shipping lines for the alleged subpar meat quality. According to TDAP, the inefficient or non-functional refrigeration systems in the reefer containers, which are the responsibility of the shipping lines, seem to be the root cause.

To address the situation, the TDAP has stated that exporters impacted by the ban have filed a damages petition against the shipping company. Additionally, the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai is actively engaging with stakeholders to determine the cause of the incident. Pakistan has also requested a formal meeting with the UAE Ministry to present its perspective, address UAE concerns, and seek the removal of the ban.

Meanwhile, The Organic Meat Company Ltd (TOMCL), a Pakistani meat processor, has expressed its intention to continue exporting frozen and vacuum-packed chilled meat products to the UAE market via sea routes. TOMCL, which serves the GCC market, clarified in its filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange that the restrictions only apply to fresh chilled meat exports and shipments via sea, while frozen and vacuum-packed products remain unaffected by the ban.

 


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