Minimal fine for Harles & Jentzsch in dioxin scandal

Feed ingredient supplier Harles & Jentzsch in Uetersen, Germany might get away with a mild penalty for causing the dioxin scandal earlier this year. Indications are a fine of €20,000 (US$28,536.98).

Harles & Jentzsch (H&J) is considered having caused the dioxin scandal in Germany, resulting in the killing and destruction of thousands of animals and blocking of almost 5,000 farms, resulting in a dramatic loss of revenue for the meat and egg sector.

Agriculture law experts say the German Feed Law offers room for interpretation. H&J apparently did not contaminate feed with dioxin, but only feed fats, or a component of animal feed. Read more ... 

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers