The European Commission has looked at progress in the food safety systems of four countries in the Western Balkans that are trying to become EU member states.
The reports cover
The Romanian food safety agency has stepped up controls on poultry meat and eggs with a focus on Poland.
The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) said the
Microbiological contamination in fruit from Ukraine for export to Europe might not be detected, according to findings from an audit.
A DG Sante assessment in Ukraine in June 2021 focused
The European Union is providing more than 30 vehicles for use by authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina for phytosanitary inspections as well as food controls and monitoring.
The 33 new
Iceland’s system on residues and contaminants is good but the time between sampling and test results could be improved, according to an audit by the European Free Trade Association
The European Commission has again warned the Czech Republic for failing to comply with rules on official controls.
An additional reasoned opinion has been sent to the country as part
A survey in Germany has found the majority of consumers want more transparency on the results of food inspections.
The poll, on behalf of the Federation of German Consumer Organizations
An overview report on official controls for fruit and vegetables in Europe covering a number of years has shown improvement, but areas of concern still remain.
European Union laws aim
A lack of communication between officials in Canada could put at risk the control system for EU dairy exports, according to an audit.
DG Sante, the European Commission’s agency
The European Commission has again extended temporary food safety rules on official controls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated legislation states the flexibility given to EU countries is needed as
An audit on the microbial safety of food of non-animal origin in Romania has noted progress but found that there are still some problems.
The DG Sante audit in late
Great Britain should have introduced checks on European imports beginning in January 2021 to match the position taken by the EU, according to a report.
The Environment, Food and Rural
