Meat Import Restrictions
The government modified beef import regulations several times. Some led to instances of bribery and corruption.
Aisha Shaidra
February 26, 2024
BEEF importers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The long-awaited import license has been issued. On February 16, the feeder cattle import permit was issued, followed six days later by the frozen beef import permit.
Importers were concerned because the permit, which they had been applying for since late 2023, had not yet been issued by the Trade Ministry. “According to the regulations, import permits should be issued between January 1
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