EU's Regulation (EU) 2017/625 sets a robust framework for official controls and other activities to ensure compliance with laws regarding food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. This regulation is aimed at harmonising and enhancing the effectiveness of official controls across the European Union.
This regulation streamlines the requirements for official controls and other regulatory activities related to the agri-food chain. It consolidates and repeals several existing directives and regulations, introducing a more integrated and risk-based approach to official controls across all member states. Compliance with this regulation is essential for maintaining the integrity of the food and feed supply chain and safeguarding consumer interests.
Regulation (EU) 2017/625 was adopted in 2017. This regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all EU member states. It has since been amended within the context of the UK.
Benefits of compliance may include:
