Taiwan has lifted a 16-year-old ban on beef imports from Japan, which was imposed after the discovery of cattle with mad cow disease.
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In July, the Food and Drug Administration issued a two-month notification that the country had decided in principle to remove the restrictions, according to Japan Times.
The Taiwanese authorities are now waiting to receive a list from the Japanese government with government-certified meat facilities from which the Taiwanese importers can import Japanese beef.
Taiwan imports about 95% of its beef, USA being its biggest supplier, followed by Australia and New Zealand.
IN 2000, Japan exported a small amount of beef and beef products to Taiwan, 4 tons respectively, representing just about 0.01% of the total amount of beef imported by Taiwan.
