A proposed European ban on the disposal of foodstuffs to landfill will not be introduced for at least another 12 months. The ban on former foodstuffs (such as cooked foods containing meat, fish or animal derivatives) was due to be implemented on December 31 2005 as part of the Animal By-products Regulations. However, the European Commission in a new draft regulation on the handling of former foodstuffs, published its intention to extend the derogation until January 31 2007.

Source: www.euractive.gov.uk (accessed 05/01/06)

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