Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/10/29
By: Yang Su-min and William Ye

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) During a period of 11 days, 73 cases of attempted smuggling of

Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ)

meat products into Taiwan from areas affected by a highly contagious livestock disease were discovered, according to the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) on Monday.

In an effort to strengthen the prevention of livestock diseases, since Oct. 18, the BAPHIQ has been issuing a maximum fine of NT$15,000 (US$485) against travelers attempting to bring meat products into the country from areas affected by the African swine fever or hoof-and-mouth disease.

According to BAPHIQ statistics, the 73 cases of fined meat items discovered from Oct. 18-28, included cured meats, beef, sausages and hot dogs, of which 43 came from China, 21 from Vietnam, five from the Philippines, and two from both South Korea and Thailand.    [FULL  STORY]