This country’s Ministry of Agriculture in an official release has reminded Vincentians who are importing meat or meat products that an import permit must first be obtained from the Ministry’s Animal and Production Division.
Food products of animal origin include but are not limited to: fresh, frozen or chilled cuts of meat or poultry; eggs, cooked, smoked, cured, pickled, salted, dried or canned products, for example, sausages, hams, hamburger and other raw meat patties, hot dogs, haggis and blood sausages.
Also included are pastries containing meat fillings, for example, patties, meat rolls, roti and pizzas.
“Permits will be granted for meat and meat products in their original commercial packaging brought from the United States of America, New Zealand, Canada and Australia. These products must not exceed 25 pounds (11kg).” the release said.
The importation of poultry and poultry products from the United Kingdom is currently prohibited; this is due an Avian Influenza outbreak. However, other types of meat from the UK have not been restricted.
