The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters says permits take time to issue and even if they are expedited, it still takes weeks for imports to arrive on our shores.
A temporary rebate on import duties for chicken and poultry products is a good move for food security in South Africa, but if the International Trade Administration Commission does not make a decision soon, consumers will see high prices and supply issues well into the new year, warns the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters .
It believes that Itac should also develop a responsive and agile rebate permit mechanism that can be activated quickly when needed, without lengthy time-consuming processes and delays, to prevent future crises in the supply chain.
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