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So far, 7 processing and cold-storage plants have been reauthorised.

The American Board of Agriculture (IABA) approved the resolution for the creation of a working group with the aim of improving the capabilities of the continent in the assessment of SPS risks.

According to the MAGRAMA's data, in May 2015 the total pig census in Spain was 26,983,205 heads: an increase by 6% with respect to May 2014.

The year-to-date exports (January to September) sum up 393,400 tonnes: 6.2% more than during the first 9 months of 2014.

The ‘New Silk Road’ - the Yu’Xin’Ou Railway, connecting Chongqing and Rotterdam by rail, provides an exciting new route to market for European exporters as it reduces transport times by over 30 days compared to shipping.

The latest IARC review does not ask people to stop eating processed meats but indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

It has not been possible for the merger of Danish Crown and Tican to be approved by the Danish competition authorities.

The new rules would subject novel food to a safety evaluation and authorisation at the EU level.

Building on years of supporting responsible antibiotic use, the National Pork Board has adopted a new Three-point Antibiotic Stewardship Plan that is proactive, collaborative and aggressive in its strategy and scope.

The health authorities from both countries connected their computer systems through the Plant and Animal health Electronic Certification System eCert, which will allow a safer, easier and expeditious trading of agri-food products.

Members are concerned that the law might prove unworkable or that it could lead to the reintroduction of border checks between pro- and anti-GMO countries.

Although the Danish pig producers already use zinc below the maximum limits, the goal is to reduce even more its use in feeds, and they expect Europe to follow their example.