China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom

China has confirmed that it is lifting its import ban introduced 4 years ago on bovine & ovine genetic material from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom due to Schmallenberg virus. The decision โ€“ preceded with joint efforts of various Commission services and EU Member States - was announced by the Chinese Minister of Agriculture … Continue reading China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom

UNICRI illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity report

A new Report on โ€œIllicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrityโ€ has been published by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). The report, prepared by UNICRI and discussed by experts and practitioners during an Expert Workshop, aims at deepening the general knowledge on current trends related to illicit pesticides, identifying … Continue reading UNICRI illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity report