Government & Regulatory News
Concerns Raised over Pork Products Labelled HalalSOUTH AFRICA - Concerns have been mounting in South Africa that pork has been labelled as being halal.
Authorities: Managers Aware of Pork Sold as HalaalSOUTH AFRICA - Meat industry authorities and the SA National Halaal Authority (Sanha) are adamant that the management of meat supplier Orion Cold Storage was fully aware that pork products were labelled...
Meat Supplier Denies Halal Pork ClaimsSOUTH AFRICA - A Muizenberg-based meat supplier which is alleged to have relabelled pork as halal has vehemently denied this and all the other allegations levelled at it in the Western Cape High Court....
South Africa Reopens to Brazilian PorkSOUTH AFRICA - The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) has announced the reopening of the South African market to Brazilian pork.
Change Proposed to Welfare Code for Pregnant SowsSOUTH AFRICA - The South African Pork Producers' Organisation (SAPPO) is in continual discussions with the NSPCA in regard to phasing out gestation crates and other aspects of SAPPO's Welfare code.
Illegal Pig Farming Health Hazard in Free State TownSOUTH AFRICA - The Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State says it is battling to root out illegal pig farming.
Zimbabwe Bans Imports on Disease FearsSOUTH AFRICA - Zimbabwe has banned the import of animal products from South Africa.
SA Trade Embargo Frustrates Brazilian ProducersSOUTH AFRICA - Brazilian pork producers have expressed their frustrations at South Africa's continued trade embargo on their meat exports.













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