QS (Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH), a German food chain certification system, regularly monitors residues levels in fruit & vegetables. QS (in collaboration with DFHV, German fruit trade association) has just published his report (pdf1.5MO) (in English) about the monitoring from 2006 to 2012. The main points : Very few, and less and less non-conformities. The report focuses on plums,…
In this video animation, EFSA put in words, even if not really in images, the dispute between Science (a woman) and Society (a man). Mutual misunderstandings are well explained : Zero risk, independance of experts,… It’s worth it…
On 13 and 14 june 2012, three europeans projects (agriXchange, ICT-AGRI ERA-NET et SmartAgriFood) organize « Smart AgriMatics 2012 », a conference on ICT and agri-food chain. Precision farming, smart tools on sprayers, robotic, E-services, Databases, etc. : It should be valuable for advisers and growers, including in horticulture Registration La protection des plantes demain …
In these videos, EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) gives clear and sound explanations on the science which is at the basis of food safety in Europe See in particular : – Chemical contaminants in food chain – Safety of chemicals in food – What are pesticides and how they get into our food ? – Independent science And…
ECPA (PPP companies) organized this conference at Fruit Logistica in February 2012 (already mentioned here on ForumPhyto. Presentations are available in English. European regulation on plant protection products F Arena, DG SANCO (European Commission) presented the new european regulatory framework. I aims to : – Protect human health and environment : cut-off criteria, substitution for high risk active…
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has published a review aimed to estimate the consumption of fruit and vegetables by Europeans, the factors which determine this consumption, and the efficiency of initiatives to improve this consumption. Read the story on the EUFIC internet site. Summary: Despite various issues limiting the possibilities to assess fruit and vegetable intake…
ECPA (European Crop Protection Association) organizes a conference on this matter during Fruit Logistica. Speakers: o Jean-Philippe Azoulay, Du Pont (TBC): Sustainable agriculture, industry commitment and principles o Francesca Arena, DG SANCO, Head of Pesticides Sector ( TBC): goals, status and outlook for the legislation and directive. o Luc Peeters (COPA-COGECA): broader European perspective; how minor crops are…