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Ritual slaughter can only take place in approved abattoirs: EU Court
The European Court of Justice confirmed Tuesday that ritual slaughter without stunning may take place only in an approved slaughterhouse, in a case referred by ... last modified 30 May 2018, 00:07 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Coca-Cola investigation another pointer to harmful practices by large food manufacturers
EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren today commented on the reported launch by the European Commission of an investigation into practices of the ... last modified 21 May 2021, 17:50 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Hearing patent on beer
At a public hearing in Munich on 2 October, the European Patent Office (EPO) reduced the scope of patent EP 2384110 granted to Carlsberg and Heineken to plants ... last modified 04 October 2018, 00:00 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
The aim of the EU wine market observatory is to provide the EU wine sector with more transparency by means of disseminating market data and short-term analysis ... last modified 06 October 2021, 17:50 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Trans fats
MEPs voted on 26 October on a resolution calling for limits on trans fats. These industrial artificially produced fats can be found in anything from fast food ... last modified 26 October 2016, 22:56 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Trans fatty acids in Europe: where do we stand?
Trans fatty acids (TFA) are a particular type of unsaturated fatty acid. They are naturally present in food products made from ruminant animals such as dairy ... last modified 26 October 2016, 23:16 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Brussels consults on new EU Soil Strategy
The EU Commission launched a public consultation on a new EU soil strategy Tuesday, the last of a set of consultations on different ecosystems which forms part ... last modified 04 February 2021, 17:29 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Genetically engineered soybeans in EU Court of Justice: David and Goliath
Monsanto, the British Government, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the EU Commission are joining forces in EU Court proceedings to prevent risky ... last modified 26 September 2013, 22:59 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
New EU organic logo comes into force on 1 July
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, enter into force on 1 July, 2010. The so-called ... last modified 30 June 2010, 17:20 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods: EFSA report
Glycerol-based process contaminants found in palm oil, but also in other vegetable oils, margarines and some processed foods, raise potential health concerns ... last modified 06 May 2016, 11:45 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Evaluation of the European Union's GMO legislation - guide
Two independent reports evaluating the European Union's legislation on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) conclude that there is broad support for the ... last modified 29 October 2011, 00:14 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Search for food companies in Europe
Food & related products companies in Europe last modified 18 October 2010, 12:21 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Agreement reached on the new Spirit Drinks Regulation: a glass half full
EU spirits producers welcome the political agreement reached last night at the trilogue on a new Spirit Drinks Regulation, which sets rules for the production ... last modified 29 November 2018, 17:22 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
MEPs back plans for healthier and more sustainable food
MEPs presented plans Wednesday for a revamp of the EU's food systems to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce ... last modified 23 October 2021, 23:23 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
'Farm to Fork': EU Parliament calls for much needed food system overhaul
The European Parliament just lent strong support to the ‘Farm to Fork Strategy’, setting the EU on the path towards a more sustainable food system. The ... last modified 20 October 2021, 22:49 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Food labels: clearer information for consumers - guide
Food shoppers will be able to make better informed, healthier choices as the result of new EU food labelling rules approved by MEPs on 6 July. Labels will have ... last modified 06 July 2011, 23:02 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
The Implementing Regulation establishing the list of novel foods compiles all the authorised novel foods in the European Union to date. It includes their ... last modified 11 February 2022, 16:18 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
House cricket makes it to list of EU novel foods
The house cricket received EU authorisation as a novel food Friday, becoming the third insect approved for consumption by European gourmets, following the ... last modified 15 February 2022, 23:07 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
MEPs give approval for drinking water upgrade
New rules on drinking water, approved Tuesday by an EU Parliament committee, will improve the quality of tap water, cut plastic litter, and ensure that all ... last modified 02 December 2020, 21:42 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
EU revisions to strengthen plant health law
The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional agreement Wednesday on a targeted revision of the Plant Health Law, which aims to improve and streamline its ... last modified 06 March 2024, 23:39 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Animal Welfare in transport - guide
The European Commission proposed on 7 December an overhaul of EU animal welfare rules during transport. improve the wellbeing of the 1.6 billion animals ... last modified 07 December 2023, 21:49 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Unfair trading practices in the food supply chain
The European Commission adopted on 15 July a Communication encouraging EU Member States to look for ways to improve protection of small food producers and ... last modified 15 July 2014, 22:30 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU guaranteed quality - Talk about tasty! : geographical indication marks help you rediscover authentic food
The European Union protects European food heritage by highlighting its diversity and emphasising the qualities associated with the origin of its products. last modified 23 February 2017, 13:56 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
EU to serve genetically engineered animals for dinner?
European Food Safety Agency EFSA prepares first Guidance for risk assessment for food from genetically engineered animals last modified 30 September 2011, 11:53 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
EU agri-food trade balance hits record levels
The EU agri-food trade balance stood at a record EUR 1.5 bn in April 2016, compared to EUR 1 bn in April 2015, the European Commission announced Monday in its ... last modified 20 June 2016, 23:49 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
EU proposal on transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment model in the food chain
The European Parliament and the EU Council reached a provisional agreement on 11 February on a Commission proposal for a Regulation on the transparency and ... last modified 12 February 2019, 19:07 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
New agricultural and agri-food product promotion policy
The European Commission has presented a draft reform of the information and promotion policy for European agricultural and food products. The new promotion ... last modified 21 November 2013, 22:38 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Growing opposition to patents on seeds
As a new report published today by No Patents on Seeds! shows, the European Patent Office (EPO) continues to grant patents on plants derived from conventional ... last modified 17 January 2018, 00:22 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Good Food March heads for Brussels as global food crisis deepens
Cyclists arrive in Strasbourg today for the start of the final leg of the Good Food March's journey to Brussels to call for a radical change of direction in ... last modified 05 September 2012, 17:14 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Retailers and wholesalers weigh in on waste framework directive: Request harmonisation for textiles and action by everyone linked to food waste
Today, the European Commission published a proposal for a revision of textiles and food waste aspects of the EU Waste Framework Directive. Retailers and ... last modified 06 July 2023, 00:27 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
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