FVO reports – Import controls for plant health in Italy and Xylella fastidiosa crisis

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

In case you are still surprised about the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak in the Region Apulia, in the south of Italy, which between 2014 and 2015 nearly destroyed the Italian olives harvest, you should read the following Food and Veterinary Officeโ€™s reports (n. 2014-7327, Nov. 2014, 2015-7212, June 2015 and 2015-7580, Nov. 2015) and my former … Continue reading FVO reports – Import controls for plant health in Italy and Xylella fastidiosa crisis

FSA UK – Guidance for authorities and food businesses on use of private water supplies in primary production

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Annex I, Part A, 4(d) and 5(c) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 requires that food business operators rearing, harvesting or hunting animals or producing primary products of animal origin, and producing or harvesting plant products, respectively, are to take adequate measures to use potable, or clean water, whenever necessary to prevent contamination. This guidance has … Continue reading FSA UK – Guidance for authorities and food businesses on use of private water supplies in primary production