2004
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| 25-06-2004 | Commission proposes authorisation of NK603 maize 
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| 22-06-2004 | Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Ban on herring fishing in the Baltic Sea – Dioxins
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| 22-06-2004 | Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Beef labelling
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| 17-06-2004 | Food quality and safety: EU awards €192m to new research projects and networks
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| 03-05-2004 | EU rules on animal by-products set to apply for imports
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| 30-04-2004 | Question and Answers on the regulation of GMOs in the EU  
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| 26-04-2004 | Pesticides: Byrne welcomes Council support on establishing common maximum residue levels
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| 26-04-2004 | Byrne welcomes completion of extensive review of food and feed controls and hygiene rules
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| 26-04-2004 | Questions and Answers on Feed Hygiene
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| 26-04-2004 | Questions and Answers on the Regulation on Official Food and Feed Controls
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| 26-04-2004 | Questions and Answers on hygiene requirements for food
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| 23-04-2004 | A new impetus for European biotechnology: bringing coherence to EU biotechnology policies 
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| 15-04-2004 | Safe food in an EU of 25 Member States: final steps towards enlargement on 1 May
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| 13-04-2004 | Children risk choking: new EU measures to withdraw jelly mini-cups
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| 24-03-2004 | Agriculture / Fisheries Council of 22-23 March 2004 - Outcome
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| 19-03-2004 | Préparation du Conseil Agriculture/Pêche de mars 2004
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| 16-03-2004 | Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss food safety and public and animal health issues
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| 09-03-2004 | "New controls will enhance enforcement" says Commissioner Byrne as Parliament backs new law
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| 28-01-2004 | GMOs: Commission takes stock of progress
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| 21-01-2004 | New measures to stop imports of chilli and chilli products with carcinogenic red dye
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2003
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| 24-12-2003 | Statement of Commissioner Byrne on a BSE case in the US
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| 19-12-2003 | Revision of TSE testing in sheep and goats
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| 18-12-2003 | Outcome of Agri/Fisheries Council of December 2003
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| 03-12-2003 | Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings
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| 01-12-2003 | Reduced-Calorie Fats: Salatrims approved for use as food ingredients
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| 29-11-2003 | "Zoonoses" Commissioner Byrne welcomes new legislation to combat food-borne diseases such as salmonella
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| 17-11-2003 | Commission proposes amendment to EU law on materials which come into contact with food
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| 10-11-2003 | Commission proposes common rules for adding vitamins and minerals to foods
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| 10-11-2003 | Proposal for EU rules about adding vitamins and minerals to foods - frequently asked questions
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| 07-11-2003 | State of play on GMO authorisations under EU law
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| 24-10-2003 | Questions and Answers about GMOs in seeds
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| 16-10-2003 | Commission approves EUR 147 million to fight animal diseases in 2004
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| 15-10-2003 | EU complies with WTO ruling on Hormone beef and calls on USA and Canada to lift trade sanctions
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| 10-10-2003 | Safety of smoke flavourings: Commissioner Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new Regulation
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| 01-10-2003 | The proposed Regulation on health & nutrition claims: Myths & Misunderstandings
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| 29-09-2003 | Food without fear: new food labelling rules will improve consumer information on food ingredients, in particular allergens
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| 19-08-2003 | EU contribution to compensate the costs of precautionary measures against FMD taken by Germany, Belgium, Spain and Portugal in 2001
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| 18-08-2003 | European Commission regrets the request for a WTO panel on GMOs
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| 12-08-2003 | Commission acts to limit levels of the mycotoxin
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| 23-07-2003 | GMOs: Commission publishes recommendations to ensure co-existence of GM and non-GM crops
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| 22-07-2003 | Better food hygiene: Commissioner Byrne welcomes political agreement about official controls on food of animal origin
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| 22-07-2003 | European legislative framework for GMOs is now in place
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| 16-07-2003 | Commission proposal on nutrition and health claims to better inform consumers and harmonise the market
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| 04-07-2003 | Aflatoxins: Commission imposes special conditions for import of Brazil nuts in shell from Brazil
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| 02-07-2003 | Wallström and Byrne welcome EP acceptance of a trustworthy and safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed
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| 28-06-2003 | Emergency measures approved to stop import of carcinogenic hot chilli
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| 24-06-2003 | Better information on meat products from July 2003       
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| 22-06-2003 | Council and Parliament prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters: Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption of Regulation on feed additives
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| 19-06-2003 | WTO consultation over GMO's: EU reiterates its authorisation system is in accordance with WTO rules
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| 19-06-2003 | Commission approves new BSE tests
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| 10-06-2003 | Noni juice and DHA rich oil approved for use as food ingredients
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| 26-05-2003 | Weekly reports of rapid alert system for food and feed go on-line
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| 19-05-2003 | Commissioner Byrne pleased with Council political agreement on sweeteners
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| 13-05-2003 | European Commission regrets US decision to file WTO case on GMOs as misguided and unnecessary
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| 24-04-2003 | "Better Food Hygiene" - new feed hygiene requirements - the missing link to guarantee food safety
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| 22-04-2003 | Imminent implementation of strict rules on animal by-products facilitated
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| 05-03-2003 | Commission proposes extension of transitional measures on BSE
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| 05-02-2003 | Commission proposes new food and feed controls with teeth
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| 27-01-2003 | Brighter eyesight or brighter salmon? Commission decides new rules on colouring feed additive
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| 06-01-2003 | 2003 sees stricter labelling rules for meat
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2002
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| 19-12-2002 | GM-derived Cottonseed oils notified for marketing in the EU
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| 17-12-2002 | Member States endorse Commission proposals to combat TSE in sheep and goats
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| 16-12-2002 | Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council agreement on hygiene rules for food of animal origin
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| 16-12-2002 | Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council support for legislation banning hormones as growth promoters
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| 12-12-2002 | Standing Committee votes to strengthen EU legislation on natural mineral waters
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| 29-11-2002 | Commission proposes new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings
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| 28-11-2002 | Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement of Council on further labelling requirements for GMOs in food and feed
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| 28-11-2002 | "Zoonoses" Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council endorsement of proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella
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| 20-11-2002 | Green light for the import of more products of animal origin from China
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| 14-11-2002 | Cow tongues, vultures and geographical BSE risk on Scientific Steering Committee agenda
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| 13-11-2002 | British beef: Commission satisfied that EU law is now respected
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| 13-11-2002 | Questions and Answers on animal by-products
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| 11-11-2002 | Press welcome to participate at seminar on Animal By-Products Regulation
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| 18-10-2002 | Commission approves EUR 132 million package to fight animal disease
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| 11-10-2002 | Commission adopts first EU report on irradiated food
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| 02-10-2002 | David Byrne welcomes lifting of British beef embargo by France
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| 24-09-2002 | David Byrne welcomes new rules on animal-by-products
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| 20-09-2002 | Results of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health - Antibiotic Residues
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| 17-09-2002 | Result of the Scientific Steering Committee
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| 24-07-2002 | Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination
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| 23-07-2002 | Commission proposes new rules for controls on food of animal origin
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| 18-07-2002 | Commission adopts new labelling rules on caffeine and quinine
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| 18-07-2002 | Food: Commission proposes EU-wide safety assessment and authorisation of smoke flavourings
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| 17-07-2002 | Commission decides to refer France to Court for a second time for non-compliance with Court judgment on British beef
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| 16-07-2002 | Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination
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| 03-07-2002 | "Commission proposals for a trustworthy and environmentally safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed backed by European Parliament"
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| 03-07-2002 | Commission proposals for a trustworthy and environmentally safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed backed by European Parliament
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| 02-07-2002 | Scientists publish geographical risk assessments (GBR) for seven countries - Bulgaria, Croatia, Iceland, Latvia, San Marino, Turkey and Vanuatu
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| 28-06-2002 | "Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1 July"
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| 28-06-2002 | Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1 July
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| 28-06-2002 | Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1st July
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| 27-06-2002 | Hygiene rules: Byrne welcomes Council agreement on more flexibility particularly for traditional products
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| 22-05-2002 | BSE - SSC publishes new advice
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| 16-05-2002 | Byrne welcomes European Parliament backing of proposals to combat food-borne diseases
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| 15-05-2002 | Byrne welcomes endorsement of food hygiene proposals by the EP
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| 08-05-2002 | Green light for import of certain products of animal origin from China
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| 23-04-2002 | Growth promoting hormones pose health risk to consumers, confirms EU Scientific Committee
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| 10-04-2002 | Food Chain Committee Discussion on MPA-hormones in feed and food products
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| 09-04-2002 | Recent opinions of Scientific Steering Committee on BSE related issues
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| 13-03-2002 | BSE Byrne disappointed by EP position on catering waste delaying adoption of animal waste regulation
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| 21-02-2002 | Food Safety First set of farm-to-table food safety measures take effect from 21 Feb 2002 - RAPID Ref. IP/02/289
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| 20-02-2002 | Hormone free beef from the USA: Additional testing requirements lifted
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| 14-02-2002 | Extension of TSE tests in sheep and goats
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| 25-01-2002 | EU Standing Veterinary Committee agrees on suspension of imports of products of animal origin from China
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| 24-01-2002 | Food controls - EU inspectors find national controls on E. coli vary between EU countries
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| 24-01-2002 | Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions on BSE related issues
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| 14-01-2002 | Enlargement and upgrading food controls are the challenges ahead - David Byrne at Green Week 2002 11/01/2002
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2001
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| 28-12-2001 | New beef labelling rules more information for consumers from 1 January 2002
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| 18-12-2001 | Statement of Commissioner Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany
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| 05-12-2001 | Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinions about the origin of BSE and other BSE related issues
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| 29-11-2001 | Dioxin in Food – Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in food
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| 27-11-2001 | "Dioxin in Feed" - Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of 'dioxin limits in feed'
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| 27-11-2001 | "Dioxin in Feed" Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in feed
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| 27-11-2001 | Dioxin in Feed - Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in feed
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| 26-11-2001 | Stricter labelling requirements for sausages and preserved meat products
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| 20-11-2001 | Commission services paper on the processing, disposal and uses of animal by-product in Member States
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| 20-11-2001 | Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed
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| 25-10-2001 | The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in feed and food
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| 25-10-2001 | The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in environment, feed and food
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| 24-10-2001 | Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinion on potential risk of BSE in sheep and goats
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| 16-10-2001 | Commission approves EURO 155 million to fight animal diseases
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| 12-10-2001 | Labelling of compound feedingstuffs agreed in conciliation: clear percentages on label
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| 08-10-2001 | Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss Biotechnology and Public Health issues
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| 28-09-2001 | Hormones in Bovine Meat: Background and History of WTO Dispute
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| 18-09-2001 | Byrne and Fischler call for political leadership on GMOs
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| 11-09-2001 | Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions
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| 01-08-2001 | "Zoonoses" Commission puts forward proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella or E.coli
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| 25-07-2001 | "The right to know about Genetically Modified Food" by David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection
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| 25-07-2001 | "Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety"
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| 25-07-2001 | Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety
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| 20-07-2001 | Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed
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| 20-07-2001 | Fact sheet on dioxin in feed and food
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| 20-07-2001 | Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed
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| 20-07-2001 | Fact Sheet on "dioxin in feed and food"
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| 04-07-2001 | Press release relating to the publication of an opinion on genetically modified cotton and medical devices by the Scientific Steering Committee
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| 19-06-2001 | A Common Position on this Proposal was politically agreed in the Council on 19 June 2001
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| 19-06-2001 | Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed – MBM-ban will be prolonged
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| 19-06-2001 | Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed - Classical swine fever directive updated: Feeding catering waste prohibited
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| 12-06-2001 | Commission toughens measures against Transmissible Spogniform Encepalopathies
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| 20-05-2001 | Commission working paper proposing to prolong MBM-ban
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| 03-05-2001 | Byrne welcomes EP adoption of legislation setting out a comprehensive framework for combating BSE
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| 02-04-2001 | Scientists publish geographical BSE risk assessment for thirteen third countries
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| 07-03-2001 | Commission proposal to gradually lift restrictions on export of Portuguese beef backed by the Standing Veterinary Committee
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| 14-02-2001 | Scientific Steering Committee publishes risk assessment if BSE were to be found in sheep
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| 13-02-2001 | Publication of geographical risk assessment of BSE for Botswana, Lithuania, Namibia, Nicaragua and Swaziland
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| 07-02-2001 | Commission approves further protection measures against BSE
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| 10-01-2001 | Scientific Opinion reviews Austrian reserve on GMO-maize
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2000
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| 05-12-2000 | Commission evaluating five new tests
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| 29-11-2000 | European Commission decides new measures on BSE: exceptional events call for an exceptional response
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| 29-11-2000 | Scientific Steering Committee adopts opinion on scientific justification of national BSE measures
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| 27-11-2000 | David Byrne on BSE-developments in Germany and Spain
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| 24-11-2000 | Statement of David Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany and Spain
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| 24-11-2000 | Scientific opinions on dioxin in feed and food
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| 24-11-2000 | The 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
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| 24-11-2000 | The 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
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| 13-11-2000 | Byrne and Fischler proposing BSE-test for all older cattle in the EU
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| 21-09-2000 | EU scientists advise on BSE-related culling and review recent BSE research
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| 01-08-2000 | Scientists publish final conclusions on geographical BSE risk
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| 17-07-2000 | Commission proposes new food safety hygiene rules
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| 13-07-2000 | Commission takes initiative to restore confidence in GMO approval process
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| 19-06-2000 | Byrne states Commission intention to adopt key health protection measure to reduce BSE risk
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| 24-05-2000 | Commission proposes revised legislation banning hormones as growth promoters
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| 03-05-2000 | Commission proposes to strengthen public health protection with proposal to remove specified BSE risk materials from the food chain
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| 19-04-2000 | Scientific Steering Committee issues opinions on the safety for human consumption of animal bones and blood
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| 02-02-2000 | Commission adopts Communication on Precautionary Principle
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1999
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| 29-10-1999 | Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of 29 October 1999
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| 17-05-1999 | No evidence for BSE transmission through milk
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| 05-05-1999 | Hormones first Commission debate
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| 03-05-1999 | Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence
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| 03-05-1999 | Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence
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1998
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| 19-11-1998 | Commission submits second BSE follow-up report
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| 14-10-1998 | Commission proposes very stringent rules on pesticide residues in baby foods
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