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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8330

30 October 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 27 / 51
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture
Commission suggests temporary use of vitamins in organic farming

Brussels, 29/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has proposed that the Council authorises the use of synthetic vitamins (A, D and E) in ruminant feed for a transition period ending on 31 December 2005 for organic farming. Essential amino acids not produced organically (such as eggs, egg products and brewers' yeast) may also be authorised. The proposal will be examined on Monday by the Special Agriculture Committee and aims to cover deficiencies noted by farmers under strict...

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