81.   In Britain, supermarkets abandoned home-grown beef and a leading consumer watchdog warned people off all beef and beef products.

82.   A protocol sets the terms and conditions under which Canadian producers may export beef products directly to China.

83.   Austria on Monday said it would ban the import of Swiss beef and beef products as a preventive measure to protect consumers, the health ministry announced.

84.   Austria also imposed a ban on Swiss beef and beef products.

85.   British retailer Marks and Spencer was under attack Saturday over an advertising campaign which sought to reassure customers that it sold no British beef or beef products in France.

86.   Despite the accord, a EU worldwide ban on the export of British beef and beef products remains in force.

87.   Despite the accord, an EU worldwide ban on the export of British beef and beef products remains in force.

88.   The tiny prinicpality of Monaco also banned beef products and live cattle imports from Britain.

89.   Meanwhile, mounting world-wide concern over the risk to consumers saw Singapore and New Zealand impose temporary bans Friday on importing British beef products.

90.   Northern Ireland has suffered from the Europe-wide ban on most British beef products even though its cattle are generally regarded as healthier.