According to scientific evidence, presence and survival of L. monocytogenes in salt is unlikely in normal circumstances.

Regular testing against the criterion is not required in normal circumstances for the following ready-to-eat foods:

Regular testing against the criterion is not useful in normal circumstances for the following ready-to-eat foods:

Regular testing against the criterion is not required in normal circumstances for the following ready-to-eat foods: — those which have received heat treatment or other processing effective to eliminate L. monocytogenes, when recontamination is not possible after this treatment (for example, products heat treated in their final package), — fresh, uncut and unprocessed vegetables and fruits, excluding sprouted seeds, — bread, biscuits and similar products, — bottled or packed waters, soft drinks, beer, cider, wine, spirits and similar products, — sugar, honey and confectionery, including cocoa and chocolate products, — live bivalve mollusc ...[+++]s, ►M2 — food grade salt.

I know this is not normal weather for New Brunswick, and not normal weather for any of the committee members either, but we're very fortunate that we have witnesses who are able to get here and present testimony.

(d) for the definition of permanent arrangements: defining the main parameters of an EU/NATO agreement which would formalise structures and procedures for consultation between the two organisations in times of crisis and non-crisis.