Written QeA to EU Commission – Restrictions to the free movement of goods – Bottling of Sardinian myrtle liqueur (Mirto di Sardegna)

An interesting Q&A with the EU Commission about the extent of GIs protection and requirements for the registration in the spirit drinks sector. Question for written answer to the Commission, Giulia Moi (EFDD), 30th October 2015 Subject:  Bottling of Sardinian myrtle liqueur (Mirto di Sardegna) The Commission has still to recognise ‘Mirto di Sardegna’ as an … Continue reading Written QeA to EU Commission – Restrictions to the free movement of goods – Bottling of Sardinian myrtle liqueur (Mirto di Sardegna)

Food recalls in EU – Week 49/2015

This week on the EU RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we can find the following notifications: 1. Alerts followed by a recall from consumers: Allergens: traces of lactoprotein (9.25 mg/kg - ppm) in coconut milk drink from Thailand, via the United Kingdom, following an official control on the market. Notified by Ireland; Pathogenic … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 49/2015