On 12 March 2014 Fedima and AIBI organized their first ever joint symposium in Brussels. The aim of this event was to provide member with the aim to provide stakeholders with up-to-date information on some key aspects of European legislative developments effecting the bakery sector. Particular focus this year was on enzymes and origin labelling.
Part 1 – The implementation of the Food Enzymes Regulation:
State of play on setting the positive list and further implications
Mr. Rafael Perez Berbejal (DG SANCO): A state of play by the European Commission
Mr. Marc Leclerc (Vice-Chairman AMFEP): The view of the enzymes manufacturers AMFEP
Prof. Dr. Justus Wesseler (Wageningen University): The economic implications benefits of the EU enzymes regulations
Mr. Craig Simpson (Steptoe LLP): The status of enzymes as ingredients
Part 2 – Country of Origin Labelling (COOL):
State of play and its impact on the supply chain
Mrs. Alexandra Nikolakopoulou (DG SANCO): A state of play by the European Commission
Mrs. Emilie Majster (PFP): The view of the Primary Food Processors
Maria Christodoulou (AGRA CEAS): Study on the application of rules on the mandatory indication of country of origin or place of provenance