China May Face Wider Pork Bans as Deadly Pig Virus Spreads

UN agency to release recommendations after emergency meeting
African swine fever virus blamed for 10 outbreaks in China

Brett Stuart, founding partner and president at Global Agritrends, discusses the spreading of swine fever in China.(Source: Bloomberg)

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Randy Thanthong-Knight

September 6, 2018 at 4:58 AM UTC

Updated on

September 6, 2018 at 7:03 AM UTC

This article is for subscribers only.

Bans on pork products from China may be widened as part of emergency measures to stem the global spread of African swine fever.

The Food and Agriculture Organization, the United Nations agency spearheading an international effort to control the deadly pig virus, plans to release recommendations for governments after a crisis meeting in Bangkok this week. The Philippines last week ordered a temporary prohibition on pigs and pig-related products from China, Russia and four European countries to prevent African swine fever. More nations may follow, according to the FAO.