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The Commission showed openness to these request and restated its commitment to finding solutions.

EU-wide safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils and tableware, say MEPs in a non-binding resolution voted on Thursday.

After the recent outbreaks of ASF in Poland and Lithuania, the Commission has established new measures restricting the movement of animals and their products as well as changes in the affected regions.

With this Green Paper, there is a work towards the inclusion of the veterinary services that are not VAT-free in the 10% reduced VAT rate group.

The European Parliament opposed the European Commission plans to authorise five GMO products, maize Bt11, 1507 and MON810 (seeds and products), and a glyphosate-resistant cotton.

EU pigmeat exports are expected to reach a record level at 2.7 million tonnes (+24% on annual basis) thanks to the boost in exports to China.

Lithuania has submitted to the Commission supporting documentation concerning its compulsory national control programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease in its entire territory.

During the meeting, the authorities requested the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) to move forward regarding the National Strategy in an integrated and multisectorial way.

According to FAS-USDA, pork production in India is estimated at 464 thousand metric tons in FY 2014-15 (April - March).

The outbreaks have been confirmed in Donduseni district, north of the country.

According to Canadian Statistics, hog producers reported 13.5 million hogs, up 1.9% from July 1, 2015.

Pork still was the most consumed meat, reaching 44.9 kg per capita in 2015 (1.3 kg more than in 2014).

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