China has detected the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on packaging for German pork knuckles and Ecuadorian shrimp. China imposed import bans as a result, which disrupted trade flows.
China has tightened restrictions requiring “full coverage” testing and disinfection of imports of food products, following a small quantity of positive samples detected on beef, pork and seafood.
China has suspended imports of 99 suppliers from 20 countries, the National Health Commission said.