Pork import matter a trade concern, not a safety issue: official
Allowing the importation of pork with ractopamine residue is a trade matter, not a safety issue, an Executive Yuan official said yesterday, adding that no health problems have been reported since the ban was lifted. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, made the remarks ahead of the Dec. 18 referendum, which includes a question asking voters if they agree that the government should ban the importation of pork products containing ractopamine residue. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is urging the public to vote “no” on the referendum question, which was initiated by Chines...