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Meatco Gets 90-Day EU Window for Beef Exports
By: Elizabeth Naftal
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) on Monday welcomed clarification from the European Union (EU) that fresh-meat shipments certified by Namibia’s competent authority before 23 September 2026 may continue entering the EU for 90 days from that date, subject to applicable EU legislation and decisions by relevant Border Control Posts.
The clarification follows the confirmation of FMD in the //Karasburg State Veterinary District in the //Kharas Region on 23 September.
According to Meatco, the eligible shipments may enter the EU subject to applicable EU legislation and decisions by the relevant Border Control Posts.
Meatco said the clarification provides an opportunity for beef produced and certified before the outbreak to reach its intended European markets.
According to the corporation this reduces the immediate commercial impact of the temporary animal-health measures on Meatco, producers and other participants across the livestock value chain.
Meatco Interim Chief Executive Officer, Albertus Aochamub said the clarification provides relief to Meatco and the wider livestock industry.
“The clarification by the European Union provides important relief to Meatco and the wider livestock industry,” Aochamub said.
He said eligible products certified before the outbreak can continue their journey to the European market, subject to veterinary and border-control requirements.
Meatco said it will continue complying with animal-health, veterinary certification, biosecurity and market-access requirements issued by Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services and other competent authorities.
The corporation is also working with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, EU authorities and relevant industry stakeholders to ensure that qualifying shipments meet the applicable requirements.
The EU has indicated that the measures are precautionary and that it will continue assessing the epidemiological situation in cooperation with Namibia.
