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retiredyesterday at 7:41 PM1 replyview on HN

> EU has stricter regulations.

Different, not stricter perse. In the EU it is allowed to sell food with non-edible parts inside or cheese with maggots.


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shawn_wtoday at 3:32 AM

If you're talking about casu martzu cheese, Wikipedia says

>Due to these risks, Italian authorities have banned the sale of this cheese, deeming it dangerous. Consequently, it is also prohibited across the European Union, as EU food safety regulations mandate that only food safe for consumption can be sold.