FVO report – FNAO and primary production in Polonia (sprouts and sprouting seeds)

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This report describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office audit in Poland which took place from 12 to 22 November 2013 under the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council of 29 April 2004. The objectives of the audit were to evaluate the system of official controls … Continue reading FVO report – FNAO and primary production in Polonia (sprouts and sprouting seeds)

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

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The audit was carried out from 14th to 18th October 2013 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