Report from the Commission on the Overall Operation of Official Controls Carried Out in Member States (2019-2020) to Ensure the Application of Food and Feed Law, Rules on Animal Health and Welfare, Plant Health and Plant Protection Products

Download or read book Report from the Commission on the Overall Operation of Official Controls Carried Out in Member States (2019-2020) to Ensure the Application of Food and Feed Law, Rules on Animal Health and Welfare, Plant Health and Plant Protection Products written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report covers the overall operation of EU countries' official controls and the Commission control activities carried out in 2019 and 2020 to ensure a high level of health protection and trust in the food chain, from farm to fork. These controls and audits are important to verify that businesses are complying with the legal requirements and so that European consumers can be confident that the food they consume is safe. They are also key to enabling the smooth operation of safe trade in food, animals and plants, both within the EU and with non-EU countries. National authorities are responsible for carrying out official controls based on risk. If businesses along the food chain do not comply with the relevant legislation, the authorities are required to enforce the requirements, ensuring that businesses meet these. The Commission services control EU countries' implementation of official controls and enforcement activities. The reports from these controls, published on the Commission's website, provide a clear picture of EU countries' performance and are a significant part of the review process that ensures EU legislation is 'fit for purpose'.