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

Recent FVO report on bivalve molluscs and fishery products

Recently the Food Veterinary Office (FVO) spotted some problems regarding live bivalve molluscs in Greece and fishery products from Bangladesh. GREECE - Live bivalve molluscs The first report describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office audit in Greece carried out from 14 to 24 October 2014, as part of its programme of audits for … Continue reading Recent FVO report on bivalve molluscs and fishery products