Brussels, 17/09/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission presented an internal working document on 7 September in which it invites member states to strengthen controls to ensure conformity with the ban on the use of water-retention agents in fresh poultry meat (including those destined for use in processed products). The EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) will soon carry out a series of inspections in the member states to investigate the extent of the problem. Controls carried out by...