Brussels, 23/10/2009 (Agence Europe) - On 20 October, the European Commission adopted a proposal relaxing certain provisions of regulation 708/2007 on control procedures and authorisation of new species in aquaculture (see EUROPE 9446). The aim of the regulation is to reduce the negative effect on ecosystems of introducing alien species of fish for farming. The Commission proposes to exempt modern, closed aquaculture facilities from having to apply for permits to introduce or transfer alien...