Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling

Question for written answer E-001661/13 to the Commission Lucas Hartong (NI) (18 February 2013) Subject: Labelling of halal chicken It was revealed today (1) that the majority of Dutch chicken fillets come from birds slaughtered in a halal manner, i.e. without stunning, even when this is not mentioned on the packaging. I quote: ‘To make … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling

Written answer of the EU Commission on counterfeit Sambuca

Following my former article on the Parliamentary question filed by Linda McAvan (S&D), on 31st October 2013, Mara Bizzotto and Giancarlo Scottà, here below the official position of the Commission: 19 December 2013   Answer given by Mr Cioloș on behalf of the Commission According to the definition of the category ‘sambuca’, included in point 38 of Annex II … Continue reading Written answer of the EU Commission on counterfeit Sambuca