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China has suspended imports of fish and other aquatic products of Japanese origin. As of August 24, 2023, the Asian giant’s General Administration of Customs announced this Thursday.
China has suspended imports of fish and other aquatic products of Japanese origin. As of August 24, 2023, the Asian giant’s General Administration of Customs announced this Thursday.
The measure was taken “to prevent the risk of radioactive contamination Japanese water products due to the discharge of polluted water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
The suspension applies to all aquatic products, including fish, shellfish, molluscs, crustaceans and algae.
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According to Chinese customs, The government assessed the risk of radioactive contamination of Japanese water products and tightening controls on products imported from Japan.
The Chinese agency adds that: Japanese government shrugged off harsh questions and opposition international community and unilaterally began dumping contaminated water from Fukushima on 24 August.”
Chinese authorities will continue to monitor the water spill situation and adjust controls as necessary, they said, to protect the health and food safety of their citizens.
Photo: Reuters
Meanwhile, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Asian giant today called Japan a selfish and irresponsible country. for the spill as it is a nuclear safety issue with implications beyond Japan.
In recent days, Beijing has asked Japan to stop the plan, and since July has announced that it will maintain a “high degree of vigilance” against food imports from that country.
Since 2011, China has maintained a ban on food imports from a dozen of the island nation’s 47 prefectures, including Fukushima. “rigorously” checked all food documentation arrival from other parts of Japan, especially in the case of aquatic products such as shellfish.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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