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Smarter rules for safer food

The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the whole agri-food chain. Food safety is essential to ensure consumers' confidence and sustainability of food production. The Commission says the package of measures provides a modernised and simplified, more risked-based approach to the protection of health and more efficient control tools to ensure the effective application of the rules guiding the operation of the food chain. The package is a response to calls for better simplification of legislation and smarter regulation thus reducing administrative burden for operators and simplifying the regulatory environment. Special consideration is given to the impact of this legislation on SMEs and micro enterprises which are exempted from the most costly and burdensome elements in the legislation. The current body of EU legislation covering the food chain consists of almost 70 pieces of legislation. Today's package of reform will cut this down to 5 pieces of legislation and will also reduce the red-tape on processes and procedures for farmers, breeders and food business operators (producers, processors and distributors) to make it easier for them to carry out their profession.

EU sets out post-horsemeat food standards revamp

The European Commission set out Monday what it said would be a revolution in food safety from farm to fork, drawn up in response to the scandal of horse meat sold as beef.

Europe needs genetically modified food, scientists say

The European Union's bid to keep genetically modified foods at bay risks causing economic ruin by forcing the EU to depend on the outside world for food, scientists said on Thursday.

Commission proposals for CAP transition rules in 2014

The European Commission on 18 April published proposals to provide transitional arrangements in 2014 for certain Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) rules, notably the system of Direct Payments.

Italy asks EU to halt GM maize cultivation

The Italian government has asked the European Commission not to renew authorisation of a key genetically-modified corn, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday.

US says EU rules on biotech crops 'unnecessary'

The United States on Monday criticized "unnecessary" European Union rules against genetically modified US crop imports as it prepares to enter free-trade talks with the EU.

EU states agree farm reform, but deal not yet done

European Union agriculture ministers agreed a plan to reform the bloc's often contested farm policy, its top budgetary item, after marathon talks winding up late Tuesday.

EU aims for fresh vote to ban insecticides harmful to bees

The European Commission said Tuesday it will try again to get member states to back a two-year ban on insecticides harmful to bees whose numbers have been in sharp and worrying decline.

Euro-Parliament moves to 'green' Europe's farms

Euro-MPs on Wednesday approved plans for a radical overhaul of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by capping subsidies and tying them to environmental concerns.

New framework for Quality schemes in agriculture in force

A new framework for Quality schemes in agriculture entered into force on 3 January 2013. Guaranteeing quality to consumers and a fair price for farmers are the twin aims of the new Quality Regulation that enters into force today. Based on the proposal tabled by the Commission in 2010 the text is a very balanced compromise between the Council, the Parliament and the Commission. It encourages the diversification of agricultural production, protect product names from misuse and imitation and help consumers providing information on product characteristics and farming attributes.

New research warns consumers to consider portion sizes of ‘healthier’ foods

Foods marketed as ‘healthier’ are seen by consumers as a licence to overeat and could actually lead to weight gain according to the interim results of new University of Ulster research.

Taster courses to give a flavour of Law

The School of Law at the Magee Campus of the University of Ulster is offering two short 'taster'courses in Law next month as part of a new outreach programme to the local community.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Masters Receives Prestigious Accreditation

The Ulster Sports Academy at the University of Ulster is celebrating the accreditation of its MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology by the British Psychological Society.

Dying Matters Taught at School: New Research

Secondary schoolchildren should be educated about death and dying – this is one of the recommendations in a new palliative care report led by a University of Ulster academic.

Sharing Our Education ­ Across the Border and Around the World

Researchers at the University of Ulster are set to co-ordinate an event that will give new meaning to the term ˜shared education.

Santander Branch Opens At University of Ulster Belfast

The first branch of Santander Bank at the University of Ulster has been officially opened at the university's Belfast campus.

Big Talk On The High Street

Leading retail experts will discuss the future of the High Street at an event hosted by University of Ulster academic Dr Karise Hutchinson tomorrow (Thursday).

Inspire To Aspire at the University of Ulster

Pupils, parents and educationalists have visited the University of Ulster's Jordanstown campus to hear details of an innovative outreach project designed to promote university education to young people who currently attend special schools in Northern Ireland.

10 Investors, £100,000 = A Million Opportunities

Ten local business champions have teamed up with Causeway Enterprise Agency, to create a £100,000 pot of gold to develop 'Venture Causeway' an exciting new venture capital competition sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council and the University of Ulster with the core aim of sparking innovation and job creation in the Coleraine area.

Ex-Combatants, Religion and Peace in Northern Ireland

The first book to explore ex-combatants' relationships with religion has been launched at the University of Ulster's Belfast campus.

UPDATED: Road reopened after tree falls in Christchurch

A FALLEN tree led to a road closure in Christchurch this morning.

Firefighters release trapped toddler

Fire crew use crowbar to release two-year-old boy

UPDATED: A35 road re-opened after three car crash

THE A35 near Dorchester has re-opened after a three-car collision.

Row over memorial for Metropole bombing victims

CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed plans to commemorate those who died in Bournemouth’s worst wartime bombing raid – but questioned why people are being discouraged from attending.

BSO anniversary concert delayed by faulty chandelier

THE Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's 120th anniversary concert was delayed this evening because of a faulty chandelier.

150 hours unpaid work for roofer who charged disabled man £6,000 for repairs that should have cost £2,263

A ROOFER who charged a disabled man almost £6,000 for repairs which should have cost £2,263 has been ordered to carry out unpaid community work.

Help Pokesdown boutique bag national vintage award

THE owner of a Pokesdown vintage shop is calling for local support after being nominated for a prestigious national award.

Recreating history: The replica Iron Age log boat that took two weeks to build

HISTORY has been recreated with a replica of the Poole Harbour Iron Age log boat built on Brownsea Island.

Visiting Auschwitz

Caitlin Marsh joins a group of young people From Dorset as they visit Polish concentration camps to learn about history first-hand

Teaching assistants simply the best

A DEDICATED Poole teaching assistant has been named best in the south west for her work at Sylvan First School.