This report is of extreme interest because it refers to one of the emerging problems stressed by RASFF notifications and statistics 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 report: import controls are an effective tool in protecting EU consumers
A Commission report published today presents key findings on the controls carried out at Europe's borders to prevent harmful plant pests from entering the EU market. This EUROPHYT report reveals that 7.000 consignments mainly imported from non-EU countries were intercepted in 2013. In about one third of the cases insects, fungi, bacteria or viruses were found; the … Continue reading Plant Health report: import controls are an effective tool in protecting EU consumers
