Probe of problematic meat from Canada yields fake vet papers

An investigation following the suspension of problematic pork products imported from Canada found their official veterinary health certificates were fake, according to the Foreign Ministry.

The Chinese customs detected residue of ractopamine, a feed additive banned in China, while inspecting the batch recently. China immediately suspended pork product imports from related companies and requested Canada to investigate, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Wednesday.

The investigation found the official veterinary health certificates attached to the batch were counterfeit. There were a total of 188 forged certificates, Geng said.