Official controls along the agri-food chain: one step closer to adoption

On 19 December 2016 the Council adopted its position at first reading on revised rules to perform official controls along the agri-food chain. The Council's position is based on the compromise agreed with the European Parliament (EP) in June 2016, and paves the way for the final adoption of the regulation by the EP at a next plenary session.

The new rules aim to improve the controls carried out by member states to ensure the application of the Union legislation on food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. It will also apply to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for feed and food production, organic farming, protected designations of origin, protected geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed. Additionally, marketing standards for agricultural products will be covered with respect to possible fraudulent practices.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Statement by Commissioner Andriukaitis on the political agreement reached on the EU proposal for revision of the provisions on official controls along the food chain http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-by-commissioner-andriukaitis-on-the-political-agreement-reached-on-the-eu-proposal-for-revision-of-the-provisions-on-official-controls-along-the-food-chain/

ESO: Background information: Environment Council, 19 December 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/environment-council-19-december-2016/

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