UK MEAT BOSS SAYS CONTINUED CONTAMINATION SHOWS WHY EU MEAT INSPECTION NEEDS REFORM
October 2nd, 2013
THE DIRECTOR of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has said continued pathogen contamination involving meat traded across Europe underlines the need to fight opposition to European Commission proposals to modernise meat inspection systems.Stephen Rossides called on meat inspectors not to block future progress: "The current meat inspection system is focused on old risks," Rossides said. "It is very rigid and specific." He highlighted progress being promoted through the Commission reforms, which he said is "trying to move towards a more risk-based ...
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