Task force to tackle imported pork product issue from AFS-infected countries

Department of Veterinary Services director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam leading an integrated operations targeting the entry of pork and pork products to prevent the African Swine Fever (ASF). - Low Lay Phon/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: A task force has been formed by the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry to look into the issue of imported pork and pork-based products from banned countries after the DNA of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus was detected in a sample of canned pork luncheon meat in Sarawak.

Veterinary Services Department (DVS) director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam said three ongoing inspections were conducted in three locations on Thursday (Oct 31).