Objection to New EU Food Hygiene Rules for Fish and Dairy

by name voted on 11.04.2024

Summary

This motion objects to new EU hygiene rules that limit salmon processing times and mandate changes to product identification marks, warning of economic damage and lack of scientific consultation.

9 11.04.2024

Resolution

health

economy

fisheries

agri-foodstuffs

Key points

The motion objects to new hygiene requirements for meat, fishery products, dairy products, and eggs.
The regulation introduces an arbitrary 96-hour limit on the salmon stiffening process.
The Commission failed to consult the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) before adopting these rules.
There are significant concerns regarding potential job losses and economic damage to fishing-dependent regions.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 14 December 2023 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specific hygiene requirements for certain meat, fishery products, dairy products and eggs

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