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
China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom
China has confirmed that it is lifting its import ban introduced 4 years ago on bovine & ovine genetic material from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom due to Schmallenberg virus. The decision – preceded with joint efforts of various Commission services and EU Member States - was announced by the Chinese Minister of Agriculture … Continue reading China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom
