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European Food Law
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MPs warn 20% of UK’s fruit and vegetables come from “countries at risk of climate breakdown”
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate change, is risking national food security, a group of UK MPs have warned.
Food and Health Policy
Austria set to veto EU-Mercosur trade deal
Austrian lawmakers have dealt a massive blow to the EU’s draft trade agreement with Mercosur by demanding that the goverment veto the deal.
European Parliament says traditional plant breeding should not be patented
On September 19, the European Parliament voted against patenting fruit, vegetables or seeds obtained from conventional breeding processes.
EU states consider permanent waiver to smoked meat rules
EU member states are preparing to vote on a draft regulation that would effectively allow certain smoked meat and fish products to continue being made using traditional methods.
Labelling and Advertising
China remains main source of fake food imported into the EU
Food has dropped in the rankings of fake and counterfeit products imported into the EU, the latest analysis by the European Commission shows. But China remains the number one source of fake foodstuffs, whilst North Macedonia is currently the biggest source of fake and counterfeit alcoholic drinks.
New report shows aflatoxins top EU food safety alerts in 2018
Aflatoxins were the leading cause of alerts generated through the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 2018, with groundnut and nuts from the US followed by Turkey the top exporting nation, according to the latest annual report.
Slovakian parliament passes meat origin amendment to food law
The Slovak parliament has voted to add a number of amendments to the country’s food law. Among others, lawmakers have decided to add a provision that requires local restaurants and caterers to inform their customers on the origin of the meat they use to prepare meals.
Food Safety and Standards
European Parliament says traditional plant breeding should not be patented
On September 19, the European Parliament voted against patenting fruit, vegetables or seeds obtained from conventional breeding processes.
EU states consider permanent waiver to smoked meat rules
EU member states are preparing to vote on a draft regulation that would effectively allow certain smoked meat and fish products to continue being made using traditional methods.
China remains main source of fake food imported into the EU
Food has dropped in the rankings of fake and counterfeit products imported into the EU, the latest analysis by the European Commission shows. But China remains the number one source of fake foodstuffs, whilst North Macedonia is currently the biggest source of fake and counterfeit alcoholic drinks.
Food Technology
European Parliament says traditional plant breeding should not be patented
On September 19, the European Parliament voted against patenting fruit, vegetables or seeds obtained from conventional breeding processes.
Approval decisions on GMOs referred back to EU Commission
The European Commission has been left to sign off its own proposals to approve two genetically modified maize lines after EU member states failed for a second time to reach a majority vote in favour. The outcome will result in a delay in granting the formal approvals for import and use in food and feed.
ECJ rejects second challenge to EU approval of GM soybeans
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dismissed a second request for a more detailed review of the EU import approval of Bayer legacy company Monsanto's genetically modified insect-resistant and glyphosate herbicide-tolerant Intact RR 2 Pro (MON87701xMON89788) soybeans.
Traceability and Supply Chain
Austria set to veto EU-Mercosur trade deal
Austrian lawmakers have dealt a massive blow to the EU’s draft trade agreement with Mercosur by demanding that the goverment veto the deal.
China remains main source of fake food imported into the EU
Food has dropped in the rankings of fake and counterfeit products imported into the EU, the latest analysis by the European Commission shows. But China remains the number one source of fake foodstuffs, whilst North Macedonia is currently the biggest source of fake and counterfeit alcoholic drinks.
New report shows aflatoxins top EU food safety alerts in 2018
Aflatoxins were the leading cause of alerts generated through the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 2018, with groundnut and nuts from the US followed by Turkey the top exporting nation, according to the latest annual report.
Trade Policy
Austria set to veto EU-Mercosur trade deal
Austrian lawmakers have dealt a massive blow to the EU’s draft trade agreement with Mercosur by demanding that the goverment veto the deal.
Mercosur countries move to align closer with EU laws on food contact materials
The Mercosur countries of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay have passed a Resolution which aligns their legislation on food contact materials more closely with that of the EU, writes Joan Baughan, a partner in law firm Steptoe & Johnson. The four countries have until January 15, 2020 to incorporate the Regulation into their national laws.
MPs warn 20% of UK’s fruit and vegetables come from “countries at risk of climate breakdown”
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate change, is risking national food security, a group of UK MPs have warned.
Brexit
MPs warn 20% of UK’s fruit and vegetables come from “countries at risk of climate breakdown”
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate change, is risking national food security, a group of UK MPs have warned.
Veterinary body confirms report that no-deal Brexit is potential disease control risk
The disruption of a no-deal Brexit represents a potential risk to controlling disease and animal welfare in the UK, according to the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).
Spain set to coordinate plans for Brexit
The Spanish government has announced that is set to coordinate its Brexit plans with regional governments, especially with important fresh fruit and vegetable exporters such as Extremadura, Andalusia, Murcia, Castile-La Mancha and Valencia.
Eurofood Monitor
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