It could be weeks before exports to China out of two seafood processing facilities begin again.
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China has suspended exports from a Sanford factory in Havelock that processes mussels, and a Sealord plant in Nelson that processes finfish and fishmeal after a live video audit it conducted last month.
The companies and MPI were told of the decision to suspend exports this week.
Emma Hatton spoke to the Ministry for Primary Industries' Deputy Director-General Policy and Trade, Julie Collins.