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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/food safety

Commission proposes revision of rules for management of animal by-products

Brussels, 11/06/2008 (Agence Europe) -On Tuesday 10 June, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the 2002 regulation (no.1774) on the management of animal by-products (fats, bones and viscus from animals). These products may not enter the food chain, but can be used for industrial purposes. The text is to be adopted by the Council of Ministers of the EU and the European Parliament under the co-decision procedure.

More than 15 million tonnes of animal by-products are produced...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
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(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL: "Telecoms package" on table of ministers, pending opinion of Parliament
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