Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if (a) chicken meat and (b) chicken products imported from Thailand and Brazil are produced from animals raised using antibiotics that are banned in the European Union; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if (a) chicken meat and (b) chicken products imported from Thailand and Brazil are produced from animals raised using antibiotics that are banned in the European Union; and if he will make a statement. [100403] Ms Quin: The details of antibiotics authorised for use in Thailand and Brazil are not currently available. However, like all other third countries that wish to export meat and other animal products to the EU, Thailand and Brazil are required to submit to the European Commission their plans for testing for residues of veterinary medicinal products including antibiotics.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 341 c229-30W;341 c230W; 100403
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Additives Antibiotics EU law EU external trade Import controls Imports Meat Thailand Poultry meat Brazil