FVO report in Bulgaria – Weak controls on consignments transiting in EU

Still surprised food frauds happen? The following report is quite a good example of why... The report describes the outcome of an audit carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) in Bulgaria 26 to 30 January 2015. The objective of the audit was to evaluate the official control system implemented by the competent authorities on … Continue reading FVO report in Bulgaria – Weak controls on consignments transiting in EU

QeA to EU Commission – Animal welfare and export of live animals to third countries

Question for written answer to the Commission - Marlene Mizzi (S&D) - 30th March 2015 Subject:  Export of live animals to countries outside Europe When EU animals are exported live to countries outside the EU they are no longer protected by European animal welfare law. Investigations by Compassion in World Farming into slaughter in the Middle East have … Continue reading QeA to EU Commission – Animal welfare and export of live animals to third countries