Written Q&A to EU Commission – Citrus black spot

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Giovanni La Via (PPE) 11th September 2014 Subject:  Citrus black spot Citrus black spot is an endemic fungal disease from South Africa caused by the plant pathogen Guignardia citricarpa, which is now spreading to many European countries. This is an extremely serious matter, since it is one of … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Citrus black spot

RASFF recurrent alerts notified by Italy – Mercury in fish

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During 2014 the EU Rapid Alert System (RASFF - Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) recorded a relevant number of 62 notifications - sent only from Italy - for large size fish containing heavy metals, mercury in particular. The countries of origin of the fish are different, but with a clear predominance of Spain, … Continue reading RASFF recurrent alerts notified by Italy – Mercury in fish