FVO report – Greece – Brucellosis situation critical for sheep and goats

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This report describes the outcome of an audit carried out by the Food and Veterinary office in Greece from 12 to 16 October 2015. The objectives of the audit were: to determine whether eradication measures are in compliance with planned arrangements, implemented effectively and suitable in achieving objectivesย and to evaluate whether prior epidemiological information, knowledge … Continue reading FVO report – Greece – Brucellosis situation critical for sheep and goats

QeA to EU Commission – Date of minimum durability on olive oil

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The following Q&A with the EU Commission clarifies the EU position on the issue. Italy is imposing 18 months as maximum "best before" for olive oils, but the Commission is asking to amend the national legislation. If an olive oil will be too "old" and will lose its organoleptic properties (i.e. high levels of peroxides … Continue reading QeA to EU Commission – Date of minimum durability on olive oil