FOOD HYGIENE AMENDMENTS
April 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALL
SIGNIFICANT delays are expected to the introduction of a package of EU food hygiene laws, with the European Parliament insisting on public officials inspecting the slaughter of pigs and veal calves, a job the European Commission would allow abattoirs to undertake themselves. The EU Council of Ministers is expected to oppose MEPs' amendments.
SIGNIFICANT delays are expected to the introduction of a package of EU food hygiene laws, with the European Parliament insisting on public officials inspecting the slaughter of pigs and veal calves, a job the European Commission would allow abattoirs to undertake themselves. The EU Council of Ministers is expected to oppose MEPs' amendments.
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