The European Commission wants to prohibit the use of any kind of driftnets for fishing in all EU waters as of 1 January 2015. Although rules are already in place to forbid using driftnets to catch certain migratory fishes, the practice continues to be a cause of concern due to the incidental catching of marine … Continue reading Fisheries: European Commission proposes full ban on driftnets
Q&A EU Commission – Allergens – Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as novel food
Question for written answerto the Commission Rule 117James Nicholson (ECR) (2nd April 2014) Subject: Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as a novel food I welcome the forthcoming authorisation of rapeseed protein as a novel food; however, the draft Commission implementing decision contains an unprecedented labelling provision according to which ‘any foodstuff containing rapeseed protein shall … Continue reading Q&A EU Commission – Allergens – Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as novel food
