He was given a four-and-a-half year European ban, effectively ending his international career.

The European ban on American hormone-treated beef has been pending since 1985.

But the deterioration really started with the European ban.

Other steps are: Back a European ban on tobacco advertising.

The European ban on seal skins put an end to that industry.

Binya was subsequently given a six match European ban following the dangerous challenge.

United States livestock interests have estimated a European ban would cost $130 million a year in lost trade.

We are therefore in favour of a European ban on the use of animal testing for cosmetic products.

These are thus the difficult circumstances under which these courageous officials have the European total ban on the use of hormones enforced.

It recalls last year's European ban on American meat from cattle treated with hormones.