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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Just in case it has been lost on anyone here, banning chlorinated chicken will not mean that we cannot import American poultry. Chlorination is being phased out in the States in favour of lactic acid washing, which we already permit in relation to the sale of beef.
So this whole debate is irrelevant.
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Not at all.
The principle underpinned by EU rules is that good hygiene practices must be followed at all stages of production. Chlorine washing is banned - ostensibly at least - because it can be used as a substitute for good hygiene in earlier stages of production. Lactic acid washing would provide dirty producers the same potential cover, and would therefore contravene the stated intention of the EU rules. In other words, if it becomes a thing, you can expect the EU to ban it.