October 27, 2014
Chiba governor asks Taiwan to lift import ban
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Oct. 27, 2014 - Updated 10:17 UTC+1
A governor from eastern Japan has called on Taiwan to lift its ban on imports of food and agricultural products from his prefecture. The ban was imposed in the aftermath of the March 2011 nuclear disaster.
Chiba Governor Kensaku Morita made the request to the head of Taiwan's liaison commission with Japan, Lee Chia-chin, in Taipei on Monday.
Fukushima and Chiba are among the 5 prefectures with food and agricultural products facing a blanket ban in Taiwan.
Morita told Lee that products from Chiba are being screened for radioactive materials before shipment in line with state government standards.
He requested that Taiwanese inspectors be dispatched to Chiba to see their inspection process.
Lee responded by saying he will pass on the request to relevant government offices. He said the government will immediately lift the ban should authorities give their consent.
He also said the issue will be taken up during a trade meeting between Japan and Taiwan, slated for November.
He added that a dispatch of Taiwanese inspectors will be the most convincing step to take.
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