Speech by Minister John Steenhuisen at the ARC on 21st July 2025 at the opening of a 2 day industry indaba aimed at finding solutions to the FMD crisis that grips the cattle industry. Foot and mouth disease Indaba opening address by Minister Steenhuisen

On the 4th July 2025 South Africa and Brazil finally agreed on a new VIP which once again allows SA to import Chicken and Chicken products from Brazil. All VIP’s issued prior to the 4th July are cancelled and new import permits can now be applied for. Letter to Importers – lifting of trade restrictions

On the 18th July 2025 the R 6436 – Regulation Relating To Meat Analogues For Sale in South Africa was signed by Minister John Steenhuisen. SAMPA first raised concerns back in November 2020 about the confusion to consumers of Plant Based Meat Anolgues using meat names to “sell” plant based products. This regulation provides a

Importers are required to apply for new Import Permits from 19th June 2025 , all VIP’s  issued from 15th May to 18th June have been cancelled. Dear Importer Letter – Poultry from Brazil 19062025

DALRRD partially lift the ban on poultry imports from Brazil  Media Statement Partial Lifting of Poultry Imports From Brazil

The presentation by Dr Georgina Pondayi of DQS can be viewed by using the below link. https://www.dqsglobal.com/en-za/learn/dqs-webinar-recordings-webinars-on-your-time/food-safety-in-the-meat-processing-industry