Director's Briefing Notes are published every two weeks and are a summary of the Member Briefings.

18 August 2008

Mycotoxins - 2008 Reporting

AIC and nabim are again running their joint data information service which, collates mycotoxin results from members, covering both milling and feed wheat.

Further information: GM08-008

Biosolids - Recent Press Activity

The increasing demand for biosolids has featured in the national press but the industry continues to operate to the Safe Sludge Matrix.

Further information: GM08-009

Authorised Uses Revoked Due to New MRLs Regime

A new EC MRLs regime will come into force on 1st September 2008 resulting in the revocation of a number of UK product uses from the same date.

Further information: CP08-013

Unauthorised "Bt 63" Genetic Modification in Specified Products from China: Update

The Food Standards Agency has written to interested organisations confirming the introduction of restrictions on rice exports and the necessity for certifying laboratories to meet certain conditions.

Further information: F08-041

Reducing the Risk of Milk Fever

New Feedingstuffs Regulations have been introduced with a provision designed to reduce the risk of milk fever.

Further information: F08-040

MRLs for Canthaxanthin

Commission Regulation 775/2008 setting out MRLs in a range of food products for the feed colourant canthaxanthin has been published.

Further information: F08-043

New VMD Publications and Consultation

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued three publications - the July 2008 edition of MAVIS, a proposal to harmonise Marketing Authorisation procedures and new charges for residues surveillance.

Further information: F08-042

New Mirror Requirement for Goods Vehicles

The Department for Transport is consulting on a new requirement for improved mirrors to be fitted to existing goods vehicles to increase the driver's field of vision.

Further information: G08-069