Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer E-001661/13 to the Commission Lucas Hartong (NI) (18 February 2013) Subject: Labelling of halal chicken It was revealed today (1) that the majority of Dutch chicken fillets come from birds slaughtered in a halal manner, i.e. without stunning, even when this is not mentioned on the packaging. I quote: ‘To make … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling

Food recalls in EU – Week 49

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we don't have any recalls from consumers in EU, between the alert notifications. Between the information for attention, followed by a recall from the consumers: - Allergens: too high content of gluten in sweet corn flour, following an official control on the market. Origin and notification from Poland. Between the alert notifications, followed by a withdrawal from … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 49