Safely frozen meat and seafood seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) or abandoned by importers may still be put to good use by distributing them during relief operations, said the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA). The initiative aims to enhance food security and ensure efficient use of resources, benefiting both the relief operations and the overall food supply chain. MITA President Emeritus Jess Cham and Fisheries and Aquaculture Board Chairman Chingling Tanco pointed out the potential benefits of salvaging confiscated frozen meat and seafood, provided these are tested and certified fit for human consumption.

Miguel, J. A. (2024, November 28). Seized frozen products to relief ops. The Manila Times, p. B2.