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Japan resumed US
beef imports in August on condition
the meat comes from cattle aged
20 months or younger. But Japan's
imports of US beef in October stood
at 1,540 tons, less than 7 percent
of the monthly average in 2003.
The Japan Food Service
Association recently conducted a
survey of member companies and found
that only 29 percent of them have
resumed using US beef due to the
high purchase prices and a lack
of supplies.
The association
is to ask the government to ease
the cattle age limit from up to
20 months to 30 months in line with
international standards. The association
plans to submit a petition to relevant
ministries later this week.
F/NHK
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