Brussels, 03/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - The Standing Committee for the Food Chain and Animal Health took an unanimous stance on Tuesday for extending Community measures to protect the EU against the avian flu that has affected Asia. It approves the proposal of the European Commission. Thus, the ban on imports of poultry-based products and pet birds from Asian countries affected by the virus is still in application and will remain so until 15 August, as recommended by the International...