Written Q&A to EU Commission – Organic labeling and counterfeiting

Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Nicola Caputo (S&D) 3rd September 2014 Subject:  Labelling of organic foods and counterfeit products As demand for organic and protected geographical indication (PGI) products rises dramatically, the quantity of fraudulent products on the market is rising with it: hundreds of products are being passed off as … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Organic labeling and counterfeiting

EU and US taskforce progress in fighting antimicrobial resistance

EU and US progress in the fight against antimicrobial resistance The European Commission (EC) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) publish a progress report on the Transatlantic Taskforce on Antimicrobial Resistance (TATFAR). The report outlines the advances made during the first TATFAR implementation period of 2011 to 2013, and renews the … Continue reading EU and US taskforce progress in fighting antimicrobial resistance