New Database of Food Quality and Safety Issues
EU - An EU initiative is aiming to harmonise worldwide food quality and safety monitoring and control strategies.

EU Sets Out New Food Labelling Rules
EU - Food labels should feature mandatory nutritional information and guideline daily amounts, according to draft EU legislation...

Call for End to Pig Castration in EU
EU - Welfare campaigners, Eurogroup for Animals, has called on the European Commission, producers and food chain operators...

EFSA Assesses Risk of Salmonella from Pig Meat
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has assessed the public health risks from Salmonella in pigs and the...

Agriculture MEPs Back Study into New Quality Logo
EU - Meeting Tuesday (23 February) MEPs on the Agriculture Committee back a study launched into a new "European quality logo"...

EFSA Investigates Carbohydrates, Fibre and Fat
EU - Europan Food Safety Authority’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies has provided advice on Dietary Reference...

Boar Taint Prevention Vaccine Launched in Europe
EUROPE - A vaccine that could spell the end of boar taint in pork was launched in Europe this week by pharmaceutical company...

Getting the Most out of Marketing and Quality Schemes
EU - Action is needed to improve communication about the qualities of agricultural products — to help reconnect farmers with...