Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 10:58:56 +0200
Dear Ms. Delorme:
Thank you for your message to the OIE regarding your concerns on inaccurate statements in a recent release from R-Calf. We understand your concerns, and agree on the fact that often OIE standards are misinterpreted and/or misquoted. However, there is little we can do at the OIE to avoid such misuse of information.
We understand that officials of CFIA in Canada and those of USDA-APHIS in the United States are working on resolving current trade difficulties, as well as clarifying how the OIE standards, particularly on BSE, are being considered when establishing their own import regulations.
Sincerely,
Alex B. Thiermann
President, Terrestrial Animal Health Code