Following the March 20 temporary ban on corned beef by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the National Food Safety Recall Committee held an urgent meeting on March 21, as stipulated by the National Food Safety Policy. The meeting engaged critical agencies in the implementation of the actions necessary to activate the temporaryContinue reading “Gov’t begins removal exercise of all brands of corned beef imported from Brazil”
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No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda said he is pleased at reports that no evidence of lead has been found in samples of powdered curry sold locally. The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) collected 26 samples from 17 companies following a recall of the products by the United States ofContinue reading “No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples”
No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda said he is pleased at reports that no evidence of lead has been found in samples of powdered curry sold locally. The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) collected 26 samples from 17 companies following a recall of the products by the United States ofContinue reading “No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples”
Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has imposed an immediate import ban on corned beef originating from Brazil. The move follows reports from Brazilian authorities that several major Brazilian meat processors have been “selling rotten beef and poultry”. The companies are also alleged to have paid hefty bribes to auditors in exchange forContinue reading “Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef”
Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has imposed an immediate import ban on corned beef originating from Brazil. The move follows reports from Brazilian authorities that several major Brazilian meat processors have been “selling rotten beef and poultry”. The companies are also alleged to have paid hefty bribes to auditors in exchange forContinue reading “Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef”
Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government continues work to ensure that the requisite laws are in place to govern e-commerce transactions. He said that while Jamaica will take advantage of the rapid growth and opportunities that advancements in technology present, “we plan to do so while working toContinue reading “Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws”
Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government continues work to ensure that the requisite laws are in place to govern e-commerce transactions. He said that while Jamaica will take advantage of the rapid growth and opportunities that advancements in technology present, “we plan to do so while working toContinue reading “Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws”
Jamaica committed to expanding exports to UK
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Stephen Wedderburn has reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to expand export of produce and products to the United Kingdom as the country seeks to achieve increased economic growth. Mr. Wedderburn was speaking at the opening ceremony of the UK Food and Beverage Exhibition, where heContinue reading “Jamaica committed to expanding exports to UK”
Jamaica committed to expanding exports to UK
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Stephen Wedderburn has reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to expand export of produce and products to the United Kingdom as the country seeks to achieve increased economic growth. Mr. Wedderburn was speaking at the opening ceremony of the UK Food and Beverage Exhibition, where heContinue reading “Jamaica committed to expanding exports to UK”
Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government continues work to ensure that the requisite laws are in place to govern e-commerce transactions. He said that while Jamaica will take advantage of the rapid growth and opportunities that advancements in technology present, “we plan to do so while working toContinue reading “Gov’t Working on E-Commerce Laws”
