BANGKOK, 21 March 2018 (NNT) – China has allowed the import of chicken meat and by-products from Thailand which is expected to generate seven billion baht in annual revenue, said Department of Livestock Development Director-General Apai Suttisunk.

He revealed China's Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) recently certified seven chicken meat and chicken products factories in Thailand, allowing products from these factories to be exported to China.

Certified factories included CPF's factory in Nakhon Ratchasima, CPF's factory in Saraburi, F&F Food's factory in Supanburi, GFPT's factory in Samut Sakhorn, Goldenline's factory in Petchabun, and Thai Foods Group's factory in Prachinburi. A total of 19 factories had made certification requests to the CNCA.

The export of chicken meat and chicken by-products such as innards to China by these factories will generate some seven billion baht in yearly revenue to Thailand. However, the total value will raise to 20 billion baht, should the Chinese authorities give certification to all 19 factories, he said.

Deputy Department of Livestock Development Director-General Somchuan Ratanamungklanon said the Chinese permission for the import of Thai chicken products was the significant opportunity for Thai entrepreneurs to enjoy higher advantages over their rivals, thanks to high manufacturing standards and a closer distance to China.

He said the first lot of Thai chicken products delivered to China is expected by the end of March with 15 containers of chicken products worth 30 million baht. The products will be transported through Yunnan province to southern China.

The Department of Livestock Development earlier invited Chinese officials to visit Thailand during 3-11 July 2017 to oversee the supervision of poultry products manufacturing in Thailand, and to inspect the condition of the 19 factories. The visit resulted in the establishment of an agreement between China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and the Department of Livestock Development.


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