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Mexico fights against cattle smuggling and beef labelling

Published: November 12, 2019

Challenged by smugglers who now transport cattle by sea, the Mexican government is carrying out operations to verify and control the labelling of beef.

Low hide and skin prices may deter smugglers

Published: August 20, 2018

The smugglers of sacrificial animal hides the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha will be facing stronger vigilance by law local enforcement at selected strategic border points as well as a decline in raw hide and skin prices on the international market.

Canadian meatpackers look to shift production across border

Published: January 20, 2017

As the U.S. holds its presidential inauguration today, January 20, some Canadian meatpackers are looking for alternative options of production in anticipation of the 10% import tax promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

New regulations on e-commerce

Published: October 29, 2015

The Chinese Government has announced new draft regulations on e-commerce as online cross-border retail sales in China hit US$250 billion, and is expected to be the highest ever in 2015.

Tanners urge government to prevent raw material smuggling

Published: February 28, 2015

The Tanzania Tanners Association (TTA) has reiterated the call for government to ban the export of raw hides and skins in order to rescue the local tanning industries.

Border guards seize smuggled goatskins

Published: January 23, 2015

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel in a drive seized 526 goat rawhides foiling a smuggling bid at Putkhali border point of Benapole this week.

Smuggled goat skins seized in Benapole

Published: November 3, 2014

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel seized 553 pieces of wet salted goat skins from Putkhali border area under Benapole Port Police station control last week. 