Ban on UK beef exports in South Korea
Trade barrier summary
Since 2001, South Korea has banned imports of beef and beef products from the UK and EU due to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The UK is undertaking an 8-step 'import risk analysis procedure' to request approval to export.
Sectors affected
- Food and drink
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
Resolved
No
Date reported
2 October 2018
Last updated
17 December 2020
Public ID
PID-EBVAEB
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