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2004

31-03-2004EC ratifies international treaty on plant genetic resources improving access to seeds and agricultural biodiversity
30-03-2004Restrictions lifted on poultry imports from the USA and Canada. Only Texas and a part of British Columbia still restricted
24-03-2004Agriculture / Fisheries Council of 22-23 March 2004 - Outcome
23-03-2004Commission launching a co-operation initiative of current and future Member States at the future veterinary Border Inspection Posts
22-03-2004Suspension of poultry imports from the USA after an avian influenza outbreak prolonged
19-03-2004Préparation du Conseil Agriculture/Pêche de mars 2004
18-03-2004Commission suspends temporarily import of horses from South Africa
16-03-2004Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss food safety and public and animal health issues
11-03-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from Canada after avian influenza outbreak
09-03-2004“New controls will enhance enforcement” says Commissioner Byrne as Parliament backs new law"
03-03-2004Suspension of poultry imports from the USA after avian influenza outbreak reconfirmed
24-02-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from the USA after avian influenza outbreak in Texas
23-02-2004Byrne calls for worldwide animal welfare standards Commission granted official observer status at OIE
23-02-2004OIE to hold Global Conference on Animal Welfare in Paris
20-02-2004Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Athens
13-02-2004Avian influenza: Influenza preparedness: Byrne welcomes ministers agreement on a coordinated approach
04-02-2004Avian influenza: EU experts in Vietnam help investigating threat to human health
03-02-2004Avian influenza outbreak in Asia: Member States agree to prolong import embargo on poultry products
29-01-2004Avian influenza: EU expert flies to Vietnam
29-01-2004EU reduces the 100% testing requirement for imports of poultry meat from Brazil to 20%
28-01-2004EU suspends imports of Pet Birds from South East Asia
28-01-2004GMOs: Commission takes stock of progress
23-01-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from Thailand after avian influenza outbreak
21-01-2004New measures to stop imports of chilli and chilli products with carcinogenic red dye
16-01-2004European Commission offers help in Avian Influenza crisis to Vietnam
08-01-2004More advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in 2003

2003

24-12-2003Statement of Commissioner Byrne on a BSE case in the US
19-12-2003Revision of TSE testing in sheep and goats
18-12-2003Animal disease control: Byrne welcomes Council adoption of eartagging for sheep and goats
18-12-2003Outcome of Agri/Fisheries Council of December 2003
17-12-2003Commissioner Byrne welcomes Council adoption of eartagging for sheep and goats
11-12-2003Protection of Bees: Commission steps up measures against exotic parasites
05-12-2003EU enlargement: Questions and Answers on food safety issues
05-12-2003Classical swine fever: New test approved
03-12-2003Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings
01-12-2003Reduced-Calorie Fats: Salatrims approved for use as food ingredients
29-11-2003"Zoonoses" Commissioner Byrne welcomes new legislation to combat food-borne diseases such as salmonella
27-11-2003Travelling with pets: Pet passports to be introduced in July 2004
17-11-2003Commission proposes amendment to EU law on materials which come into contact with food
10-11-2003Commission proposes common rules for adding vitamins and minerals to foods
10-11-2003Proposal for EU rules about adding vitamins and minerals to foods - frequently asked questions
07-11-2003State of play on GMO authorisations under EU law
06-11-2003Restrictions lifted in Bulgaria and re-imposed in The Balearic Islands
30-10-2003Commission proposes signing the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Animals during International Transport
16-10-2003Commission approves EUR 147 million to fight animal diseases in 2004
16-10-2003Commission approves €147 million to fight animal diseases in 2004
15-10-2003EU complies with WTO ruling on Hormone beef and calls on USA and Canada to lift trade sanctions
10-10-2003Safety of smoke flavourings: Commissioner Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new Regulation
10-10-2003Foot-and-mouth disease in Argentina: extension of areas under restriction
10-10-2003€1.25 million advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in Belgium
01-10-2003The proposed Regulation on health & nutrition claims: Myths & Misunderstandings
29-09-2003FMD: Byrne welcomes new EU legislation to control outbreaks
29-09-2003Food without fear: new food labelling rules will improve consumer information on food ingredients, in particular allergens
24-09-2003€10 million advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in the Netherlands
10-09-2003Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Argentina
19-08-2003EU contribution to compensate the costs of precautionary measures against FMD taken by Germany, Belgium, Spain and Portugal in 2001
18-08-2003European Commission regrets the request for a WTO panel on GMOs
12-08-2003Commission acts to limit levels of the mycotoxin
05-08-2003Commission acts to prevent introducing exotic parasites affecting honey bees into the EU
05-08-2003Commission acts to prevent introducing exotic parasites affecting honey bees into the EU
31-07-2003FMD in Swaziland and Botswana: imports again fully authorised
23-07-2003GMOs: Commission publishes recommendations to ensure co-existence of GM and non-GM crops
22-07-2003Better food hygiene: Commissioner Byrne welcomes political agreement about official controls on food of animal origin
22-07-2003European legislative framework for GMOs is now in place
18-07-2003Foot-and-mouth disease: Paraguay and Argentinia
16-07-2003Commission proposal on nutrition and health claims to better inform consumers and harmonise the market
16-07-2003Commission proposes radical overhaul of animal transport rules
14-07-2003Commission takes four Member States to Court over protection of laying hens
11-07-2003Avian influenza: crisis over
08-07-2003Commission close to completion of pesticide review: 110 additional substances to be withdrawn
04-07-2003Aflatoxins: Commission imposes special conditions for import of Brazil nuts in shell from Brazil
04-07-2003EU co-financing agreed for eradication of Classical Swine Fever in Germany, Luxembourg and Spain
02-07-2003Wallström and Byrne welcome EP acceptance of a trustworthy and safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed
02-07-2003Avian influenza: crisis over in the Netherlands
02-07-2003Temporary measures adopted at EU-level to mitigate risk of FMD spreading from Libya via animal transport vehicles
28-06-2003Emergency measures approved to stop import of carcinogenic hot chilli
24-06-2003Better information on meat products from July 2003
24-06-2003Avian influenza in Germany: All measures lifted
23-06-2003Facilitating safety in animals and animal products: Commission issues manual to assist trading partners
22-06-2003Council and Parliament prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters: Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption of Regulation on feed additives
19-06-2003WTO consultation over GMO's: EU reiterates its authorisation system is in accordance with WTO rules
19-06-2003Commission approves new BSE tests
16-06-2003Monkey Pox virus: Commission bans the import prairie dogs and rodents that could carry the disease
16-06-2003Monkey Pox virus: Commission bans the import prairie dogs and rodents that could carry the disease
16-06-2003The European Commission supports OIE global conference on animal welfare
13-06-2003Avian influenza: First easing of restrictions in the Netherlands
12-06-2003FMD: Byrne welcomes political agreement on improved Directive to control outbreaks
10-06-2003Noni juice and DHA rich oil approved for use as food ingredients
27-05-2003Export of live poultry and hatching eggs can resume in Belgium
26-05-2003Weekly reports of rapid alert system for food and feed go on-line
19-05-2003Commissioner Byrne pleased with Council political agreement on sweeteners
15-05-2003Update on avian influenza in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
13-05-2003Commissioner Byrne: promoting food safety and diversity throughout an enlarged EU
13-05-2003European Commission regrets US decision to file WTO case on GMOs as misguided and unnecessary
12-05-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain possible avian influenza outbreak in Germany
07-05-2003Update on avian influenza in the Netherlands and Belgium
28-04-2003Avian influenza: Byrne visits crisis centre in the Netherlands
26-04-2003Avian influenza in the Netherlands: Some restrictions lifted
24-04-2003"Better Food Hygiene" - new feed hygiene requirements - the missing link to guarantee food safety
22-04-2003Explanatory summary : Commission report shows stable level of pesticide residues in food in the EU
22-04-2003Imminent implementation of strict rules on animal by-products facilitated
16-04-2003Avian Influenza in Belgium: Commission adopts control measures
09-04-2003Avian influenza in the Netherlands: restrictions extended
18-03-2003No avian influenza in Belgium, 18 March 2003 Annex : Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal health and of the Belgian Delegation
14-03-2003Pesticides: consumer protection to be boosted via harmonisation of maximum residue levels
12-03-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain possible avian influenza outbreak in Belgium
10-03-2003Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands
05-03-2003Committee prolongs control measures to contain avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands
05-03-2003Commission proposes extension of transitional measures on BSE
05-03-2003Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands
03-03-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands
19-02-2003Travelling with pets: simplified EU system approved
05-02-2003Questions and Answers on the proposed Regulation on Official Food and Feed Controls
05-02-2003Commission proposes new food and feed controls with teeth
05-02-2003Questions and Answers on the proposed Regulation on Official Food and Feed Controls
29-01-2003Newcastle disease in the USA: export restrictions limited to three States
27-01-2003Brighter eyesight or brighter salmon? Commission decides new rules on colouring feed additive
23-01-2003100% testing requirement for imports of shrimps from Thailand lifted
23-01-2003100% testing requirement for imports of shrimps from Thailand lifted
13-01-2003Commission acts against five Member States to protect laying hens
10-01-2003Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in the Equestrian Pre-Olympic Test Events in Greece
10-01-2003The Balearic Islands declared free of bluetongue
06-01-20032003 sees stricter labelling rules for meat

2002

19-12-2002Stopping animal disease at the border: tighter rules on personal imports of meat and milk into the EU
19-12-2002GM-derived Cottonseed oils notified for marketing in the EU
18-12-2002Commission approves €132 million package to fight animal diseases
18-12-2002FMD: Commission proposes improved Directive to control outbreaks
18-12-2002Controlling the spread of animal diseases: Commission proposes eartagging for sheep and goats
17-12-2002FMD: Commissioner David Byrne welcomes European Parliament recommendations
17-12-2002Member States endorse Commission proposals to combat TSE in sheep and goats
16-12-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council agreement on hygiene rules for food of animal origin
16-12-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council support for legislation banning hormones as growth promoters
12-12-2002Standing Committee votes to strengthen EU legislation on natural mineral waters
12-12-2002Measures against avian influenza in Italy
29-11-2002Commission proposes new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings
28-11-2002EU Plant Health Regime improved to reduce risk of importing harmful organisms
28-11-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement of Council on further labelling requirements for GMOs in food and feed
28-11-2002"Zoonoses" Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council endorsement of proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella
28-11-2002Hygiene package: Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement on animal health rules
20-11-2002Green light for the import of more products of animal origin from China
14-11-2002Cow tongues, vultures and geographical BSE risk on Scientific Steering Committee agenda
13-11-2002British beef: Commission satisfied that EU law is now respected
13-11-2002Questions and Answers on animal by-products
11-11-2002Press welcome to participate at seminar on Animal By-Products Regulation
31-10-2002New provisions for the control of Classical Swine Fever boost economic viability of pig farming and improve animal health
18-10-2002Commission approves EUR 132 million package to fight animal disease
11-10-2002Commission adopts first EU report on irradiated food
02-10-2002David Byrne welcomes lifting of British beef embargo by France
24-09-2002David Byrne welcomes new rules on animal-by-products
22-09-2002Tighter rules on personal imports of meat and milk into the EU
20-09-2002Results of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health - Antibiotic Residues
17-09-2002Result of the Scientific Steering Committee
01-08-2002Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in World Equestrian Games
24-07-2002Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination
23-07-2002Commission proposes new rules for controls on food of animal origin
19-07-2002New building for Commission's Food and Veterinary Office officially opened in Ireland
18-07-2002Commission adopts new labelling rules on caffeine and quinine
18-07-2002Food: Commission proposes EU-wide safety assessment and authorisation of smoke flavourings
17-07-2002Commission decides to refer France to Court for a second time for non-compliance with Court judgment on British beef
16-07-2002Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination
03-07-2002"Commission proposals for a trustworthy and environmentally safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed backed by European Parliament"
03-07-2002Commission proposals for a trustworthy and environmentally safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed backed by European Parliament
02-07-2002Scientists publish geographical risk assessments (GBR) for seven countries - Bulgaria, Croatia, Iceland, Latvia, San Marino, Turkey and Vanuatu
28-06-2002"Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1 July"
28-06-2002Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1 July
28-06-2002Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1st July
27-06-2002Byrne welcomes adoption of African Swine Fever Directive
27-06-2002Have pets, will travel restrictions eased on the movement of domestic pets within the EU
27-06-2002Hygiene rules: Byrne welcomes Council agreement on more flexibility particularly for traditional products
06-06-2002Classical Swine Fever in France, Luxembourg, Germany and Spainhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/health_consumer/library/press/press237_en.pdf
22-05-2002BSE - SSC publishes new advice
16-05-2002Byrne welcomes European Parliament backing of proposals to combat food-borne diseases
15-05-2002Byrne welcomes endorsement of food hygiene proposals by the EP
08-05-2002Classical Swine Fever in Germany, Luxembourg, France and Spain
08-05-2002Green light for import of certain products of animal origin from China
23-04-2002Growth promoting hormones pose health risk to consumers, confirms EU Scientific Committee
11-04-2002Classical Swine Fever in Germany and Spain
10-04-2002Food Chain Committee Discussion on MPA-hormones in feed and food products
09-04-2002Recent opinions of Scientific Steering Committee on BSE related issues
06-04-2002Classical swine fever in Luxembourg, Spain and Germany
20-03-2002Scientific Committee adopted opinion on animal welfare during transport
13-03-2002BSE Byrne disappointed by EP position on catering waste delaying adoption of animal waste regulation
21-02-2002Food Safety First set of farm-to-table food safety measures take effect from 21 Feb 2002 - RAPID Ref. IP/02/289
20-02-2002Classical Swine Fever in Luxembourg: export of pigs banned
20-02-2002Hormone free beef from the USA: Additional testing requirements lifted
14-02-2002Extension of TSE tests in sheep and goats
01-02-2002African Swine Fever - European Commission proposes to harmonize control measures
25-01-2002EU Standing Veterinary Committee agrees on suspension of imports of products of animal origin from China
24-01-2002Food controls - EU inspectors find national controls on E. coli vary between EU countries
24-01-2002Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions on BSE related issues
16-01-2002Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK - Classical swine fever in Spain
14-01-2002Enlargement and upgrading food controls are the challenges ahead - David Byrne at Green Week 2002 11/01/2002
09-01-2002Classical swine fever in Spain - Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK

2001

28-12-2001New beef labelling rules more information for consumers from 1 January 2002
19-12-2001Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK - Classical swine fever in Spain
18-12-2001Statement of Commissioner Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany
12-12-2001Questions and Answers on Foot-and-Mouth Disease
05-12-2001Questions and answers on Classical Swine Fever
05-12-2001New case of Classical Swine Fever in Spain: Commission adopts export restrictions
05-12-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinions about the origin of BSE and other BSE related issues
29-11-2001Dioxin in Food – Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in food
27-11-2001"Dioxin in Feed" - Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of 'dioxin limits in feed'
27-11-2001"Dioxin in Feed" Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in feed
27-11-2001Dioxin in Feed - Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in feed
26-11-2001Stricter labelling requirements for sausages and preserved meat products
22-11-2001Poland can export fresh pig meat to the EU
20-11-2001Commission services paper on the processing, disposal and uses of animal by-product in Member States
20-11-2001Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed
15-11-2001End of classical swine fever restrictions in Spain
09-11-2001The Commission adopts further standards for the welfare of pigs
25-10-2001The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in feed and food
25-10-2001The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in environment, feed and food
24-10-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinion on potential risk of BSE in sheep and goats
23-10-2001Welfare of animals during transport - Council approves mandate for negotiating international rules
16-10-2001Commission approves €155 million to fight animal diseases
16-10-2001Commission approves EURO 155 million to fight animal diseases
12-10-2001Labelling of compound feedingstuffs agreed in conciliation: clear percentages on label
09-10-2001Results of the Standing Veterinary Committee
08-10-2001Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss Biotechnology and Public Health issues
28-09-2001Hormones in Bovine Meat: Background and History of WTO Dispute
28-09-2001Import ban of ruminants from south-east Europe due to bluetongue
18-09-2001Byrne and Fischler call for political leadership on GMOs
11-09-2001Classical swine fever in Spain: Further reduction of the restricted areas
11-09-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions
10-08-2001Classical swine fever in Spain: reduction of the restricted areas
01-08-2001"Zoonoses" Commission puts forward proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella or E.coli
27-07-2001Commission proposes a revised approach towards the evaluation of pesticides safety
27-07-2001Commission publishes results of Pesticide Monitoring Programme 1999
25-07-2001"The right to know about Genetically Modified Food" by David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection
25-07-2001"Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety"
25-07-2001Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety
20-07-2001Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed
20-07-2001Fact sheet on dioxin in feed and food
20-07-2001Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed
20-07-2001Fact Sheet on "dioxin in feed and food"
11-07-2001Results of the Standing Veterinary Committee
04-07-2001Press release relating to the publication of an opinion on genetically modified cotton and medical devices by the Scientific Steering Committee
22-06-2001Classical Swine Fever in Spain: Results of SVC
19-06-2001Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed - Classical swine fever directive updated: Feeding catering waste prohibited
19-06-2001Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed
19-06-2001A Common Position on this Proposal was politically agreed in the Council on 19 June 2001
19-06-2001Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed – MBM-ban will be prolonged
19-06-2001Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed - Classical swine fever directive updated: Feeding catering waste prohibited
14-06-2001Classical Swine Fever in Spain - Commission adopts export restrictions
12-06-2001Commission toughens measures against Transmissible Spogniform Encepalopathies
24-05-2001Commission publishes results of Pesticide Residue Monitoring Programme 2000
20-05-2001Commission working paper proposing to prolong MBM-ban
03-05-2001Byrne welcomes EP adoption of legislation setting out a comprehensive framework for combating BSE
09-04-2001Animal transport: Commission adopts proposal to improve conditions for the long distance transportation of animals
02-04-2001Scientists publish geographical BSE risk assessment for thirteen third countries
07-03-2001Commission proposal to gradually lift restrictions on export of Portuguese beef backed by the Standing Veterinary Committee
14-02-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes risk assessment if BSE were to be found in sheep
13-02-2001Publication of geographical risk assessment of BSE for Botswana, Lithuania, Namibia, Nicaragua and Swaziland
07-02-2001Commission approves further protection measures against BSE
16-01-2001Commission proposes improvements in welfare conditions of pigs
10-01-2001Scientific Opinion reviews Austrian reserve on GMO-maize

2000

19-12-2000Animal Transport: Commission steps up action to remedy shortcomings in application of EU rules
05-12-2000Commission evaluating five new tests
29-11-2000European Commission decides new measures on BSE: exceptional events call for an exceptional response
29-11-2000Scientific Steering Committee adopts opinion on scientific justification of national BSE measures
27-11-2000David Byrne on BSE-developments in Germany and Spain
24-11-2000Statement of David Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany and Spain
24-11-2000Scientific opinions on dioxin in feed and food
24-11-2000The Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition on dioxins in feed, has on 6 November 2000 adopted an opinion on dioxins in feed of 24 November 2000
24-11-2000The Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition on dioxins in feed, has on 6 November 2000 adopted an opinion on dioxins in feed of 24 November 2000
13-11-2000Byrne and Fischler proposing BSE-test for all older cattle in the EU
16-10-2000EC Animal Transport Rules to be applied in Slovenia
03-10-2000Travelling with pets in the EU made easier
21-09-2000EU scientists advise on BSE-related culling and review recent BSE research
19-09-2000David Byrne announces improvements in welfare conditions of pigs
05-09-2000Swine fever in the UK : Some restrictions lifted
04-09-2000Classical Swine Fever in the UK
01-08-2000Scientists publish final conclusions on geographical BSE risk
17-07-2000Commission proposes new food safety hygiene rules
13-07-2000Commission takes initiative to restore confidence in GMO approval process
19-06-2000Byrne states Commission intention to adopt key health protection measure to reduce BSE risk
24-05-2000Commission proposes revised legislation banning hormones as growth promoters
03-05-2000Commission proposes to strengthen public health protection with proposal to remove specified BSE risk materials from the food chain
19-04-2000Scientific Steering Committee issues opinions on the safety for human consumption of animal bones and blood
02-02-2000Commission adopts Communication on Precautionary Principle

1999

29-10-1999Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of 29 October 1999
17-05-1999No evidence for BSE transmission through milk
05-05-1999Hormones first Commission debate
03-05-1999Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence
03-05-1999Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence

1998

19-11-1998Commission submits second BSE follow-up report
14-10-1998Commission proposes very stringent rules on pesticide residues in baby foods

 
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