Brussels, 26/10/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 27 October, the European Commission was given the go-ahead by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Heath (SCFCAH) to banning imports (from outside the EU) of exotic birds other than poultry for commercial purposes but not birds for zoos. Pet birds accompanying their owners will be allowed into the EU after 30 days in quarantine. The movement of birds accompanying their owners is not restricted for Norway, Switzerland,...