Animal health and welfare, plant health, plant protection products

This procedure establishes a unified framework for official controls to ensure that food and feed laws, animal health and welfare rules, and plant health standards are properly applied. It aims to protect public health and the environment by harmonizing how member states monitor and enforce safety regulations across the food chain.

This affects food producers, farmers, veterinary services, and plant health inspectors. It ensures consistent safety checks for consumers and creates a level playing field for businesses operating within the EU internal market.