Tag: Refrigeration systems

  • Govt attributes UAE’s fresh meat export ban to faulty refrigeration systems in containers

    Govt attributes UAE’s fresh meat export ban to faulty refrigeration systems in containers

    The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has attributed the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) restriction on fresh chilled meat exports from Pakistan to issues with inefficient or non-functional refrigeration systems.

    The ban, effective October 10, 2023, was enacted in response to substandard fresh beef shipments detected in Dubai. TDAP revealed that subpar meat quality was linked to refrigeration problems in reefer containers, a responsibility of shipping lines. Exporters affected by the ban have filed claims against these shipping entities.

    According to Brecorder, the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment revised its list of approved slaughterhouses for meat exports via sea routes, imposing specific requirements on shipments of fresh and chilled meat until October 10. Only vacuum-packed or modified-atmosphere-packed meat, conforming to specific shelf-life criteria, will be permitted via sea transport.

    Notably, this ban does not affect fresh and chilled meat shipments by air. TDAP is actively engaged in resolving the issue, with the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai collaborating with stakeholders to determine the cause. TDAP remains optimistic that constructive dialogue and cooperation will lead to a resolution, allowing the resumption of fresh chilled meat exports from Pakistan to the UAE.

  • Efforts underway to resolve UAE meat export ban

    Efforts underway to resolve UAE meat export ban

    The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is optimistic about resolving the issue of fresh chilled meat exports from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a friendly manner. 

    According to Geo News, TDAP is actively working to address the recent ban imposed by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on shipping fresh chilled meat from Pakistan by sea. 

    TDAP’s initial investigation suggests that the meat quality issue in the UAE may be due to problems with the refrigeration systems on the shipping containers. TDAP emphasises that it’s the responsibility of the shipping line to ensure proper refrigeration during transport. 

    Furthermore, TDAP mentions that the exporters involved have filed claims against the shipping line for damages. 

    Read more: Fungus found: UAE bans fresh meat imports from Pakistan 

    To resolve the situation, the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai has formally requested a meeting with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. 

    The goal of this meeting is to present Pakistan’s viewpoint and address the UAE’s concerns. TDAP is committed to both addressing these concerns and strongly advocating for the ban to be lifted.