UN Codex food standards body, July 2012: adopted residue limits for ractopamine in meat by 69 votes to 67, with 7 abstentions. China, Norway and the European Union objected over safety. The vote opened the door to trade in ractopamine-fed meat.
Ballots papers deposited: 143 … Votes cast: 136 Majority required: 69 Votes in favour: 69 Votes against: 67 Result: Proposal adopted
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UN Codex food standards body, July 2012: adopted residue limits for ractopamine in meat by 69 votes to 67, with 7 abstentions. China, Norway and the European Union objected over safety. The vote opened the door to trade in ractopamine-fed meat.