Trade Ministry bans importation of beef

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Thursday that it has placed a temporary ban on the importation of beef and beef products, including corned beef, from Italy and Denmark.

A statement from the ministry on Thursday said the action follows a further notice of the outbreak of Mad Cow disease in some European Union countries.

"The ministry is monitoring the crisis in Europe regarding the Mad Cow disease and will review the ban as and when necessary," the statement added