Italy: deficiencies in the bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication plans

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FVO (Food Veterinary Office) visited Italy from 7th to 15th October 2013 to evaluate the implementation of bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication programmes in the south of the MS. The audit team found severe deficiencies in the actual official controls system and in the national legislation. The report issued 11 recommendations to the … Continue reading Italy: deficiencies in the bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication plans

EC intends to reduce food legislation – Tonio Borg calls for rationalization

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Just few months ago, in one of my articles, I've talked about the concept of "simplification". In a world overwhelmed by inputs and information (...and by laws...) I think that this could be the key of the success in the business, as well as for defining an effective legislation. In a recent news conference Health … Continue reading EC intends to reduce food legislation – Tonio Borg calls for rationalization