The Japanese Government has partially lifted the ban on the importation of French poultry products.

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Following the detection of bird flu in the Ain department, Japan halted the import of all French poultry and foie gras.


According to a report in French newspaper Les Echos, Japan has now relaxed restrictions and will permit the import of poultry and poultry produce slaughtered before 1 February 2006.

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