{"id":1339240,"date":"2024-06-29T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriland.ie\/?p=1339240"},"modified":"2024-06-29T13:49:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T12:49:02","slug":"eu-commission-addresses-member-states-on-horse-traceability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsail.agriland.ie\/farming-news\/eu-commission-addresses-member-states-on-horse-traceability\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Commission discusses horse traceability with member states"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The European Commission has reminded EU member states of their obligations when it comes to horse traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission met with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) this week following the recent broadcast of an RT\u00c9 Investigates programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The documentary alleged systemic flaws in the traceability of horses and how this was threatening the human food chain across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The additional information provided in the documentary has been carefully analysed and discussed with member states to ensure a proper follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “Member states have been reminded of their legal obligations in this area. The commission is currently reflecting on possible follow up actions,” Stefan de Keersmaecker, commission spokesperson, told Agriland<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In instances where the commission receives information on alleged fraud cases, it requests the member state, through the EU Agri-Food Fraud Network, to look into the findings and report back on their investigations and the initial outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Horse traceability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n