FVO report – GM Papaya export from Thailand

This report is of extreme interest because it refers to one of the emerging problems stressed by RASFF notifications and statisticsย during the last months. The report describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit in Thailand, carried out between 29 January to 07 February 2014. Genetically modified (GM) papaya is not authorised … Continue reading FVO report – GM Papaya export from Thailand

Plant Health: Commission updates rules to better protect Europe’s crops and forests from harmful pests and diseases

EU legislation on plant health aims to better protect crops, fruit, vegetables, ornamentals and forests from quarantine pests (harmful organisms) by preventing their introduction into the EU or their spread within the EU. EU plant health legislation contributes to sustainable agricultural and horticultural production through plant health protection. It also contributes to the protection of … Continue reading Plant Health: Commission updates rules to better protect Europe’s crops and forests from harmful pests and diseases