Spain pressured to implement Animal Feed Directive

The European Commission has asked Spain to notify national implementing measures as required by the Animal Feed Directive (2009/141/EC).

The request takes the form of a “reasoned opinion” under EU infringement procedures. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may decide to refer Spain to the European Court of Justice.

Directive 2009/141/EC establishes maximum limits for heavy metals such as arsenic, certain pesticides and botanical impurities in animal feed. States were supposed to implement this Directive by July 1, 2010, but Spain has failed to do so. Read more ...

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