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WTO confirmed that the United States Country-of-Origin Labelling (COOL) measure discriminates against Canadian livestock and is inconsistent with the WTO trade obligations of the United States.

The study found that the economic development associated with hog production and exporting pork contributes $9.28 billion to the Canadian economy.

As from 1 July 2012, the EU organic logo will be obligatory on all pre-packaged organic food products produced in EU Member States which meet the necessary standards.

The value of pigs output increased by 19.5%.

Exports of pork from January-April increased by 6.6%.

Imports of pork were down four per cent for January to March compared with the same period of 2011.

The current meat juice testing for salmonella antibodies will be suspended on 1 July 2012.

The Chinese authorities approved five Belgian companies to export pork to China.

Taiwan will separate the permits for importing beef and pork if it decides to open its doors to ractopamine-fed meat from the United States.

The aim of the improved food inspection model is a more effective and efficient food inspection system with clearly defined responsibilities for industry and government.

Minister McEntee emphasised that this new group is "a forum for meaningful discussion on issues that substantially impact the Organic Sector.

Swine producers in the south are on the verge of bankruptcy due largely to the decline in exports to countries like Russia and Argentina.

In 2011 the industry bucked this downward trend with Australian pork production increasing 1.7 per cent.