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RSS![Lumpy Skin Disease - more preventive strategy](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2016-12/hl_moo-vet.jpg?itok=d1QkoQNv)
A new set of modern EU control and preventive measures to combat Lumpy Skin Disease were endorsed by Member State experts.
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The Commission approved the inclusion of new fodder plant species, in particular legumes, into the scope of the Directive on marketing seed of fodder...
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The Commission authorised the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from four related GM maizes.
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms Scientific on an application for authorisation of placing on the market of GM cotton...
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From theory to practice. The Commission just published, in all EU languages, a notice to facilitate understanding and implementation of food safety...
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A call aims to establish, together with public entities, the European Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste (FLW). It is open to private sector...
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The Mexican market is now open for fresh pig meat from Spain, with a number of other EU Member States expected to follow in the coming months
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Member States experts endorsed additional measures against Xylella fastidiosa, one of the most dangerous plant bacteria known worldwide.
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Member State endorsed emergency measures proposed by the Commission, with stricter requirements for the importation citrus fruit from Brazil, South...
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The EU has committed close to €11.5 million to support the survey programmes for plant pests in 22 Member States in 2016. Large part of the budget...