03/11/2009 (Agence Europe) - On 29 October 2009, the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the European Court of Justice because it has implemented rules on food safety controls which are incompatible, in the Commission's view, with existing Community legislation since they are excessive and discriminatory. EU Regulation 882/2004/EC on official controls harmonises food safety controls within the EU and establishes a risk-based control regime, which enables the authorities of the...