Ireland has been given the green light by the US to export beef to the country, the first EU member to win approval since Washington imposed a ban over BSE 15 years ago.

The US lifted the embargo in March and Ireland has been given the go-ahead to resume shipments following inspections by US officials in July.

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The Irish authorities will now look to clear individual plants based on “agreed criteria” with the US.

“This US market is a huge prize given the size of the market and the demand we know exists there for premium grass-fed beef,” Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said. “We now have first-mover advantage as a result of being the first EU member state to gain entry.”

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