Temporary Ban on Paraguayan Beef Imports to Ensure US Food Safety.
This law temporarily stops the import of beef and beef products from Paraguay to protect US animal health and food safety, ensuring consumers confidence in the food supply. The ban remains in place until a specialized working group of experts determines that these imports pose no threat to American consumers or livestock.
Key points
Immediate suspension of beef imports from Paraguay to safeguard the US food supply chain.
Establishment of a working group, including food safety and animal health experts, required to assess the risk within 120 days.
Imports will only resume if the expert group concludes that Paraguayan beef is safe and poses no threat to US animal health.
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