European Union regulations governing fish and fishery products

摘要

Following the publication of the EC White paper on Food Safety in 2000 and the subsequent review of the European food hygiene regulations, new rules came into force in 2006 that were accompanied by Regulations on the organisation of official food controls. The approach taken in the legislation is to separate aspects of food hygiene from animal health and it aims to remove any duplication and inconsistencies that could cause difficulties both for businesses and regulatory authorities. The legislationfocuses on the need to protect public health in a way that is effective, proportionate and based on risk.