Written QeA to EU Commission – IUU Regulation (combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing)

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answerย to the Commission -ย Nicola Caputo (S&D) - 4th December 2014 During the confirmation hearings for the Juncker Commission, the Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, said that his priority will be to protect the natural capital on which sustainable growth depends and safeguard the health and well-being of citizens. … Continue reading Written QeA to EU Commission – IUU Regulation (combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing)

FVO audit in China – Good news about mung beans and sprouting seed exported to EU

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Not everything is coming from China is definitely bad. Following an audit in 2013 (DG(SANCO)/2013-6680), which revealed several profiles of non-compliance with the EU rules, the Chinese Competent Authorities put in place a really effective system to chekk exporting seeds for sprouting and direct human consumption.ย  This report describes the outcome of an audit carried … Continue reading FVO audit in China – Good news about mung beans and sprouting seed exported to EU