2020/12/31 15:24 Local governments cannot impose ractopamine bans of their own, the central government ruled Thursday. Local governments cannot impose ractopamine bans of their own, the central government ruled Thursday. (CNA photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Local governments cannot draw up their own limits on the ractopamine content of pork and beef, as these would clash with national executive orders allowing the import of meat products, the central government ruled Thursday (Dec. 31). The decision comes just one day before the legalization of imported American pork and beef from cattle older than 30 months treated with the leanness drug. Several cities and counties, especially those controlled by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, recently drew up rules allowing “zero levels” of ractopamine, in effect banning all meat products containing any residue.