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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-EBVAEB

Ban on UK beef exports in South Korea

in South Korea

Trade barrier summary

Since 2001, South Korea has banned imports of beef and beef products from the UK and EU due to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The UK is undertaking an 8-step 'import risk analysis procedure' to request approval to export.

Sectors affected

  • Food and drink
  • Food and drink
  • Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets

Resolved

No

Date reported

2 October 2018

Last updated

17 December 2020

Public ID

PID-EBVAEB

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