FVO report – Italy – Dioxin testing of oils, fats and products derived thereof for use in animal feeding

The report it is quite interesting because, beside the overall good result the audit stressed the long turnaround time needed for having analysis results. This fact impedes often to adopt corrective actions in a timely manner and to stop potential crisis at their earliest stage. This report describes the outcome of an audit carried out … Continue reading FVO report – Italy – Dioxin testing of oils, fats and products derived thereof for use in animal feeding

EU update list of imports of plant origin subject to reinforced border checks 15.09.2014

Controls performed at European Union borders on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 continue to deliver results and, as a consequence, the EU is removing some products from the list of feed and food of non-animal origin that are subject to an increased level of official controls by national competent authorities at the border. … Continue reading EU update list of imports of plant origin subject to reinforced border checks 15.09.2014