Poultry Industry News By Category: Government and Regulatory
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Response to EC Package on Healthier Animals, Plants for Safer Food Chain
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
EU Brings Reform of CAP Step Closer
EU - On the first day of the European Council meeting for agriculture on Monday, ministers were briefed on the state of play of the trilogues on the reform of the common agricultural policy. ...
EU - On the first day of the European Council meeting for agriculture on Monday, ministers were briefed on the state of play of the trilogues on the reform of the common agricultural policy. ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
EU Food and Feed Regulations to be Revised
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food Chain
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
EFSA Gives Positive Opinion on Mycotoxin Biotransformation
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. Part of the well-established Mycofix product line, this microorganism is capable of biotransforming trichothecenes...
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. Part of the well-established Mycofix product line, this microorganism is capable of biotransforming trichothecenes...
EC Adopts Smarter Rules for Safer Food
EU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe...
EU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe...
Friday, May 03, 2013
EC to Recover €230M of CAP Expenditure from Member States
EU - A total of €230 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure....
EU - A total of €230 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure....
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
EFSA Reports on Safety, Efficacy of Fumaric Acid in Feed
EU – Fumaric acid is generally considered to be safe for farm animals, according to a new EFSA report. The Panel highlights some concerns over its safety in milk replacers in calves and for workers handling it as well as having reservations over its...
EU – Fumaric acid is generally considered to be safe for farm animals, according to a new EFSA report. The Panel highlights some concerns over its safety in milk replacers in calves and for workers handling it as well as having reservations over its...
Friday, April 26, 2013
Commission Refers Greece, Italy to Court over Cage Ban Failure
EU - The European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning 'un-enriched cages' (battery cages). ...
EU - The European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning 'un-enriched cages' (battery cages). ...
CAP Agreement Expected in June
EU - Political agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package in June this year was one of the conclusions reached at the latest meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council....
EU - Political agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package in June this year was one of the conclusions reached at the latest meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council....
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Does Having Protected Geographical Status Boost Product Values?
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
Campylobacter, E. coli Cases Rise; Salmonella Falls
EU - Campylobacteriosis is the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, according to the annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union. ...
EU - Campylobacteriosis is the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, according to the annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union. ...
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
New Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
EU - The Commission has decided to make Jerzy Bogdan PLEWA Director General of the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate-General (DG AGRI). ...
EU - The Commission has decided to make Jerzy Bogdan PLEWA Director General of the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate-General (DG AGRI). ...
Friday, March 29, 2013
EFSA Studies Health Risks in Mechanically Separated Meat
EU - Microbiological and chemical hazards associated with mechanically separated meat derived from poultry and swine are similar to those related to non-mechanically separated meat (fresh meat, minced meat or meat preparations)....
EU - Microbiological and chemical hazards associated with mechanically separated meat derived from poultry and swine are similar to those related to non-mechanically separated meat (fresh meat, minced meat or meat preparations)....
Thursday, March 28, 2013
EU Institutions Urged to Include Report Findings in Final CAP Agreement
EU - Copa-Cogeca has urged EU institutions to ensure that findings on the reports by the EU Commission are fully reflected in the final agreement on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) expected in June. ...
EU - Copa-Cogeca has urged EU institutions to ensure that findings on the reports by the EU Commission are fully reflected in the final agreement on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) expected in June. ...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Will Retailers Be Responsible for New EU Meat and Food Labelling Laws?
ANALYSIS - The complexities of food labelling regulations for European food producers and those exporting to the European Union are about to become a whole lot more complex, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - The complexities of food labelling regulations for European food producers and those exporting to the European Union are about to become a whole lot more complex, writes Chris Harris....
Friday, March 22, 2013
Commission Further Streamlines List of Authorised Additives in Animal Feed
EU - More than 1200 authorisations for flavourings in farm animal feed and pet food are to be withdrawn following a Regulation adopted last week. ...
EU - More than 1200 authorisations for flavourings in farm animal feed and pet food are to be withdrawn following a Regulation adopted last week. ...
Thursday, March 21, 2013
NFU Responds to Latest CAP Talks
EU - Europe’s farm ministers have agreed on a negotiating position for the future Common Agricultural Policy which largely goes against the NFU’s call for a more “common” policy....
EU - Europe’s farm ministers have agreed on a negotiating position for the future Common Agricultural Policy which largely goes against the NFU’s call for a more “common” policy....
Latest CAP Discussions Hailed as 'a Step in the Right Direction'
EU – Farm ministers and union representatives have welcomed the deal struck between member states this week on the cornerstones of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)....
EU – Farm ministers and union representatives have welcomed the deal struck between member states this week on the cornerstones of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)....
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
GM Crops: Is European Farming at Risk?
ANALYSIS - The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union has been reignited with the launch of a new campaign hoping to halt the authorisation of 25 new GM crops in Europe, writes 5m editor, Gemma Hyland....
ANALYSIS - The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union has been reignited with the launch of a new campaign hoping to halt the authorisation of 25 new GM crops in Europe, writes 5m editor, Gemma Hyland....
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
EU Earmarks €15m for Food and Feed Safety Testing
EU - The European Commission is to grant a total of €15 million for 2013 to support the 44 EU Reference Laboratories (EU-RLs) designated for food and feed safety and animal health. ...
EU - The European Commission is to grant a total of €15 million for 2013 to support the 44 EU Reference Laboratories (EU-RLs) designated for food and feed safety and animal health. ...
Friday, March 15, 2013
Mixed Feelings over CAP Vote
EU - To deliver secure supplies of high-quality food while protecting the environment better, the new EU farm policy must make "greening" measures mandatory but flexible and help farmers to cope with market challenges. So says Parliament's position for...
EU - To deliver secure supplies of high-quality food while protecting the environment better, the new EU farm policy must make "greening" measures mandatory but flexible and help farmers to cope with market challenges. So says Parliament's position for...
Friday, March 08, 2013
Copa-Cogeca Presses for Strong CAP in Run Up to Vote
EU – As the EU Minister’s reform vote approaches, Copa-Cogeca has called for a rapid and positive decision on the new CAP and the EU budget 2014-2020....
EU – As the EU Minister’s reform vote approaches, Copa-Cogeca has called for a rapid and positive decision on the new CAP and the EU budget 2014-2020....
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
NFU in Final Push Ahead of Historic CAP Vote
EU - The NFU is asking UK MEPs to fight for a simple, fair, competitive and productive Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) when they take part in a crucial and historic vote on the future of EU farm policy....
EU - The NFU is asking UK MEPs to fight for a simple, fair, competitive and productive Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) when they take part in a crucial and historic vote on the future of EU farm policy....
Friday, March 01, 2013
EC Decides on New Protein Strategy; Call for Report on Meat Labelling
EU - At the 3225th Council meeting held on 25 and 26 February, ministers were briefed on mislabelling of beef products and a new European protein strategy....
EU - At the 3225th Council meeting held on 25 and 26 February, ministers were briefed on mislabelling of beef products and a new European protein strategy....
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