China – FVO report on microbiological contamination in seeds for human consumption

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The audit was carried out from 14th to 18th October 2013ย to evaluate the official controls related to production and processing of seeds for sprouting intended for export to the European Union, becaus of the recent oubreaks of Shigatoxin producing E. coli (STEC) in EU and the large Chinese production. The main Regulations applicable in EU … Continue reading China – FVO report on microbiological contamination in seeds for human consumption

Written Q&A to EU Commission – Food frauds and FVO powers

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Question for written answerย to the Commissionย  Marc Tarabella (S&D) , Jean Louis Cottigny (S&D) Subject:ย  Range of FVO audits Could the Commission broaden the range of the Food & Veterinary Office (FVO) audits so that they cover food fraud? Does the Commission share the view that the FVO and the Member States should carry out … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Food frauds and FVO powers