Japan lifts the ban on imports of Danish beef after other EU Member States

On 2 February 2016, Japan lifted its long-term ban on Danish beef based on an alleged risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The decision on products from Denmark follows an earlier opening of the Japanese market to beef products from France, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland. Japan introduced an import ban on beef from the … Continue reading Japan lifts the ban on imports of Danish beef after other EU Member States

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 answerΒ to the Commission, Giulia Moi (EFDD), 30th October 2015 Subject:Β  Bottling of Sardinian myrtle liqueur (Mirto di Sardegna) The Commission has still to recognise β€˜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)