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Press release — Prague, May 7 2009, PR CZ PRES - At the 8th United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF-8) in New York more than 600 representatives of member states and interest groups discussed two main themes, “forests in a changing environment” and “means of implementation for sustainable forest management”.

Press release — Brussels, April 28 2009, PR CZ PRES - On 28 April, the European Community and the Russian Federation signed an agreement on cooperation in fisheries and the conservation of the living marine resources in the Baltic Sea. The six year agreement will improve ecological and economically sustainable fishing.

Press release — Brussels, April 26 2009, PR CZ PRES - Rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption will soon be more precise and up-to-date in the whole of the EU.

Press release — Prague, April 24 2009, PR CZ PRES - The aim of the Green Paper on the Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, introduced to the competent ministers on Thursday at the meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg, is not only to describe the current state of affairs, but mainly to stimulate discussion on the future direction of the policy.

Press release — Prague, April 24 2009, PR CZ PRES - The Presidency has reached another milestone in its quest for simplified Community legislation. At the April Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting the Ministers discussed the state of play and areas in which legislation should be further simplified. The Presidency intends to draw conclusions on this priority dossier.

Press release — Prague, April 24 2009, PR CZ PRES - The Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopted the conclusions and supported the Action Plan for the Conservation and Management of Sharks. The plan affects not only sharks but all cartilaginous fish.

Press release — Prague, April 21 2009, PR CZ PRES - This international conference presents the most recent results of Food Research in Support Science-Based Regulations, aimed to ensure the quality and safety of foodstuffs.

Press release — Prague, April 17 2009, PR CZ PRES - The international conference on food safety entitled “Food Research in Support of Science Based Regulations: Challenges for Producers and Consumers” will take place at the Prague Congress Centre on 21 and 22 April 2009.

Press release — Prague, April 15 2009, PR CZ PRES - An informal meeting of the heads of the veterinary administrations of the EU Member States takes place in Prague on 14 – 16 April.

Press release — Prague, April 9 2009, PR CZ PRES - The Czech Presidency and the Commission rounded off a week of intensive negotiations within the Commission for Phytosanitary Measures in Rome by reaching consensus on new international standards and criteria for phytosanitary care.