Imported beef back on menu

By Saturday, more than 1,000 metric tons of beef had been imported from the United States, following the resumption of imports in June, according to the top quality supervision, inspection and quarantine authority.

The beef, supplied by companies certified by the US Department of Agriculture, was inspected by Chinese authorities who confirmed that it met all national safety standards, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said.

The first shipment arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on June 19, and was released onto the domestic market on June 22 after inspections, the administration said.