Sao Paolo: Brazil says China has resumed imports of Brazilian meat products just days after the Asian nation suspended those imports due to a scandal in which health inspectors allegedly were bribed to overlook expired and rotten meats.
Agriculture Minister Blair Maggi announced the resumption of meat exports to China on Saturday, following a clarification of the quality inspection process followed by Brazilian meatpackers.
China is a major importer of Brazilian meat. Last year it imported more than 735,000 tons worth $1.75 billion.
Egypt and Chile have also resumed their imports of Brazilian meat.
The government has tried to downplay the extent of the corruption, saying that only a handful of 4,000 plants were involved.