Veterinary Agreement to boost EU-New Zealand trade in animal products

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Technical amendments to the EU-New Zealand Agreement on sanitary measures in live animals and animal products have recently been made to boost existing trade relations. This updated agreement, which has been in place since 1996, is the most advanced international bilateral agreement in the area of animal health, animal welfare and food safety systems. Key … Continue reading Veterinary Agreement to boost EU-New Zealand trade in animal products

FSA Board agrees restrictions on raw milk should remain

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FSA Board met to discuss the findings of the comprehensive review of the regulations that control the sale of unpasteurised, or raw, drinking milk. The review concluded that: the risk associated with raw drinking milk consumption, except for vulnerable groups, is acceptable when appropriate hygiene controls are applied the current restriction on sales of … Continue reading FSA Board agrees restrictions on raw milk should remain