CT-2025-01602025
Production and placing on the market of meat preparations and meat products
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Rekommendation 1. To comply with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, the CAs need to enhance the effectiveness of official controls aimed at verifying that FBOs fulfil the…
To comply with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, the CAs need to enhance the effectiveness of official controls aimed at verifying that FBOs fulfil their obligations, as specified in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. This includes, but is not limited to, verifying that FBOs, applying arrangements based on national guides to good hygiene practices, have adequate procedures based on HACCP principles to effectively manage microbiological risks related to ready-to-eat meat products.
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The audit team noted in all the establishments visited that they were approved for all the activities carried out. However, in the two small capacity establishments visited it was noted that: · when flexibility arrangements were applied, this was not specified in any document (e.g. the approval licence or in the establishment profile), and · when the audit team requested the HACCP plans contained in the approval file of the establishments, a copy of the Guidelines on good hygiene practices for artisanal butchers was presented (see paragraphs 2 and 4). It was noted that the FBOs had not adapted the HACCP plans of the Guidelines to the specific activities/production they carry out nor had identified the relevant parts applicable to their businesses (see paragraph 41). Thus, the approval was given without an assessment of the suitability of the HACCP plan and its coverage of the hazards to the specific products.
Specific procedures for the approval of food business establishments are in place, enabling the CAs to maintain oversight and take appropriate actions when the conditions are no longer met. While these approval procedures are generally well-executed, implementation in small capacity establishments reveals shortcomings that compromise the effectiveness of official controls, notably in terms of the adequacy of HACCP plans to address hazards related to particular production processes. 7
In the two small capacity meat products/meat preparation establishments visited the CAs explained that the FBOs were implementing the HACCP plans provided in the "Guidelines on good hygiene practices for artisanal butchers". However, as outlined in paragraph 27, the specific risks associated with particular products/processes had not been identified, thus leaving uncertainty about the measures to be taken to mitigate those risks. Furthermore, FBOs had not conducted characterization of different RTE products, making it unclear if they could support Listeria monocytogenes growth, which is not in line with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. In one of these establishments, approved since 2019, the CA requested the FBO, a month prior to this audit, to analyse their products (salami) for pH and water activity (aw) to justify the FBO`s decision that the product does not support the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (see also paragraph 49). The laboratory results were not yet available at the time of the audit team's visit.
In one small capacity establishment visited the FBO conducted annual tests on one RTE product (one sample unit) in an accredited laboratory, including tests for Listeria monocytogenes. The audit team examined the laboratory results which noted that "the 10 sample was tested according to the specification of the German Butchers` Association". The limit set for Listeria monocytogenes was 100 cfu/g for this RTE product able to support the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (point 1.2 of Chapter 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005). However, there was no study available to support that this limit is not exceeded at the end of the shelf-life of the product.
However, these controls are not effective to identify the systemic non-compliances in small-scale food business in relation to the arrangements regarding the design and implementation of FBOs' procedures based on HACCP principles. In addition, in the medium/large-scale food businesses there are some weaknesses in CAs' assessment of the adequacy of HACCP plans and, in particular, of FBOs' own check sampling plans.
Rekommendation 2. In order to comply with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, the CAs should improve the effectiveness of official controls aimed at verifying that FBOs' o…
In order to comply with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, the CAs should improve the effectiveness of official controls aimed at verifying that FBOs' own-check sampling programmes comply with the sampling plans laid down in Chapters 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
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The audit team noted in one of the three establishments visited (in one of the Länder) producing RTE meat products that the OVs responsible for the official controls were not familiar with some areas (e.g. the applicable microbiological criteria for Listeria monocytogenes) (see also paragraph 47). These OVs, who are also responsible for official controls in establishments producing other commodities (e.g. dairy, fishery products) had not received specific training on RTE products. This failure to keep the knowledge of staff 5 conducting official controls up to date is not in line with Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. According to the BVL representative, they are veterinarians and, based on their training, should have the knowledge to carry out controls on different areas. 5.2.2 Supervision of CA staff and audits
A training system designed to ensure that official personnel can carry out their tasks effectively is established, with official control staff having access to expert groups in various fields for support. However, specific training on certain subjects relevant to the sector audited has not been conducted thus far. This gap could account for the weaknesses the audit team found among some of the official control staff as regards their knowledge, particularly regarding certain aspects of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
In one of the establishments visited, for Listeria monocytogenes in products under point 1.2 of Chapter 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, the FBO used criterion "not detected in 25g" before the food left the premises. The OVs responsible for the regular official controls at this establishment stated that the applicable criterion for these products at retail level would be 100 cfu/g, although the FBO did not have any shelf-life studies (e.g. challenge tests) to prove that (see also paragraph 16).
In some of the establishments visited, the number of sample units the FBOs take for testing meat products against food safety criteria did not comply with the number of sampling units provided for in Chapter 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. One sample unit was taken instead of the required five. In other cases, 5 sample units were taken and then were pooled into one 125g sample in the laboratory. The results indicated absence in 25g (e.g. for Salmonella or Listeria) instead of absence in 125g. These cases were not detected during official controls. The representatives of the Länder CAs explained to the audit team that in their opinion, pooling of sample units in the frame of testing against the criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 is permitted if there are studies on the particular food matrix and relevant microorganism combination that demonstrate equivalent results to individual tested sample units. This practice has to be approved by the CAs on the basis of evidence provided.
However, these controls are not effective to identify the systemic non-compliances in small-scale food business in relation to the arrangements regarding the design and implementation of FBOs' procedures based on HACCP principles. In addition, in the medium/large-scale food businesses there are some weaknesses in CAs' assessment of the adequacy of HACCP plans and, in particular, of FBOs' own check sampling plans.
2024-79582024
Plant Health - Plant passport system
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that inspectors have access to sufficiently detailed instructions as required by Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 to ensure the effectiveness, q…
Ensure that inspectors have access to sufficiently detailed instructions as required by Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 to ensure the effectiveness, quality 2. and consistency of official controls on authorised operators as required by Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Ensure that the competent authorities have access to a sufficient number of staff in line with Article 5(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, in order to comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, in particular Article 92(1) which requires that all authorised operators are subject to at least one official control per year.
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At Federal level, there are procedures in place to ensure the effectiveness, quality and consistency of official controls as required by Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. The compendium of phytosanitary controls provides general information on all areas of the plant health system, including basic work instructions and procedures. In the context of plant passports, it contains instructions for registering operators and checklists for conducting controls on authorised operators. Both Länder visited had developed detailed templates for conducting controls based on the templates in the compendium. However, they had not developed sufficiently detailed instructions for inspectors as required by Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 to ensure the effectiveness, quality and consistency of official controls on authorised operators as required by Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and as described in paragraph 31.
The failure to conduct official controls with the required frequency and the lack of sufficiently detailed instructions for inspectors negatively impacts on the effectiveness, quality and consistency of official controls on authorised operators.
While these checklists address all legal requirements of authorised operators, the controls observed by the audit team did not verify if authorised operators comply with relevant requirements outlined in paragraph 21 as required by Article 92(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. This was due to insufficiently detailed instructions for inspectors as required by Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 (paragraph 5), with the result that inspectors did not perform high quality controls effectively and consistently, as required by Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
The consistent failure to conduct the legally required minimum number of official controls, coupled with the superficial nature of these controls provides limited assurances that authorised operators fully meet the requirements for issuing plant passports.
The checklist used by inspectors when conducting official controls at authorised operators includes a question on traceability. However, due to the lack of clear guidance for inspectors as described in paragraph 31, these controls do not systematically check if authorised operators have traceability systems within and between their premises as required by Article 70 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. 15 5.6.2 Official controls on sales through distance contracts
Weaknesses in the system of official controls means that it is not ensured that there are adequate traceability systems in place for plants subject to plant passports, except in the case of cultures subject to certification requirements.
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Einheitliche Basisdokumente sind die Grundlage für dokumentierte Verfahren gemäß Art. 12 Absatz 1. Sie werden im Kompendium bereitgestellt und dienen als fachliche Grundlage für die Anweisungen, die im Rahmen landeseigener QM-Systeme angepasst werden. Zum Teil sind die QM-Systeme der Länder noch im Aufbau. 2. Die Empfehlung des Auditberichts erfordert eine Überprüfung und Anpassung der Basis-Dokumente für die amtlichen Kontrollen bei ermächtigten Unternehmern. Da alle zuständigen Behörden in Deutschland betroffen sind, soll der Anpassungsbedarf mit allen Bundesländern erörtert werden. Dabei sollten Detailanweisungen und Methoden identifiziert werden, die eine intensivere Kontrolle gewährleisten: z.B. sollten sich die Inspektoren das Funktionieren der Rückverfolgbarkeitssysteme sowie die Kenntnisse und Verfahrensweisen vom Unternehmer demonstrieren lassen. Der Anpassungsbedarf soll in der Page: 1 2024 rt ref. DG(SANTE) 2024-7958 of the audit carried out from 13 March port system Action Proposed by the competent authority and deadline by which it will be completed zweiten Jahreshälfte 2024 erarbeitet und anschließend im Kompendium verfügbar sein. 3. Die Bundesländer integrieren ansch
2024-79752024
Authorisation and controls of marketing and use of Plant Protection Products
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that controls of PPP operators in the chain of marketing and use of PPPs, including PPP manufacturers/re-packers, are performed following a risk-based…
To ensure that controls of PPP operators in the chain of marketing and use of PPPs, including PPP manufacturers/re-packers, are performed following a risk-based frequency as required by Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
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In the Länder visited, representatives of the CAs stated that operators in the chain of marketing and use of PPPs are subject to a variable frequency of inspections based on the afore mentioned federal control priorities, specific Land legislation (where relevant) and the knowledge and experience of the local authorities. In one of the two main Länder visited by the audit team, the annual plan of controls includes a fixed number of traders (retailers, wholesalers and online traders) to be inspected (around 20% of the 15 total number), in the other one, traders selling exclusively to non-professional users (e.g. garden centres) are inspected annually. The large traders selling only to professional users are also inspected annually, while smaller external storage sites and traders are inspected every two years. The audit team noted that among the criteria used to determine the frequency of inspections of these operators, certain criteria related to the individual operators such as, the outcome of previous official controls and the reliability and results of own controls performed by the operator or by a third party, were not considered. This is not in line with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. In this regard, it should be noted that the AG-PMK has recently drawn up a comprehensive procedure to score PPP operators based on objective risk criteria, which aims to harmonise the frequency of inspections of PPP operators. Nonetheless, representatives from the CAs of the Länder visited stated that this procedure is not yet implementable due to some delays in developing the necessary database.
At federal level, the working group AG-PMK plays an important role in recommending measures to plan official controls across Germany in a coordinated, harmonised and risk-based way. National control priorities are determined annually and a procedure to score PPPs operators based on objective risk criteria was recently drawn up. While the national control priorities are generally considered by the Länder during their planning, the frequencies of inspection of various PPP operators have so far not been determined by objective risk criteria. This weakness, which can cause heterogeneous levels of controls across Germany, could be addressed by implementing the afore-mentioned procedure. Delegation of certain tasks Findings
In Germany, there are around 60 PPP manufacturers (including re-packers), and the audit team noted that, by the time of the audit, only 11 of them had been inspected to verify they comply fully with the applicable requirements. These inspections were performed by inspectors from the relevant Land supported by experts from the BVL. Representatives from the CAs stated that the applicable control criteria have only been recently developed at federal level and may require further review (see finding 34) and that the delay in implementing controls was mainly due to the limited expertise of the Länder inspectors in this type of PPP operator. The audit team noted that, given the potential risk posed by these PPP operators, the frequency of inspection so far has not been in line with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 (see also finding 43).
The system of official controls at import and of PPP traders is implemented in a coordinated manner, according to the risk-based control priorities agreed at national level and by sufficiently knowledgeable inspectors from the Länder who, generally, follow the control methods laid down in the national control manual. This represents a solid and harmonised basis to ensure that only authorised PPPs are placed on the national market. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of system is partly weakened by the fact that a limited number of controls of PPP manufacturers have been carried out, so far, and insufficient attention has been paid to ensure that PPPs not authorised in Germany are actually exported. Controls on the use of plant protection products Legal Requirements Articles 11 to 14 and 137 to 139 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 Articles 28, 31, 55 (first and second sentences) and 67(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Articles 5 and 6 of Directive 2009/128/EC Commission Regulation (EU) No 547/2011 Findings
Rekommendation 2. To put in place inspection requirements to ensure that unauthorised PPPs intended for export are actually exported from Germany, as laid down by Article 28(2)(d…
To put in place inspection requirements to ensure that unauthorised PPPs intended for export are actually exported from Germany, as laid down by Article 28(2)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
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The audit team visited a PPP operator carrying out manufacturing activities on behalf of various PPP authorisation holders. This manufacturer had not been inspected previously by the CA from the relevant Land and was only visited in 2020 to take a sample. The inspection observed by the audit team, which was carried out by inspectors from the relevant Land and a representative from BVL, was comprehensive. Nonetheless, the audit team noted that the CAs were not aware that the manufacturer was exporting PPPs not authorised in Germany from this plant and that no checks were carried out to ensure that such PPPs were actually exported to the place of destination, which is not in line with Article 28(2)(d) of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009. It was confirmed that no specific measures are in place in the Länder visited nor at federal level, to ensure that such PPPs are not used in Germany11.
The system of official controls at import and of PPP traders is implemented in a coordinated manner, according to the risk-based control priorities agreed at national level and by sufficiently knowledgeable inspectors from the Länder who, generally, follow the control methods laid down in the national control manual. This represents a solid and harmonised basis to ensure that only authorised PPPs are placed on the national market. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of system is partly weakened by the fact that a limited number of controls of PPP manufacturers have been carried out, so far, and insufficient attention has been paid to ensure that PPPs not authorised in Germany are actually exported. Controls on the use of plant protection products Legal Requirements Articles 11 to 14 and 137 to 139 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 Articles 28, 31, 55 (first and second sentences) and 67(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Articles 5 and 6 of Directive 2009/128/EC Commission Regulation (EU) No 547/2011 Findings
2023-76752023
Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae)
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that the competent authorities have access to a sufficient number of staff in line with Article 5(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, in order to comply w…
Ensure that the competent authorities have access to a sufficient number of staff in line with Article 5(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, in order to comply with all requirements of Article 6(2) of Decision (EU) 2018/1503, in particular with regard to the intensive surveillance of Aromia bungii in the buffer zone.
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The combination of a robust legal framework and CAs with clearly defined responsibilities provides a solid foundation for the prevention and eradication of the outbreaks of ALB and RLB in Germany. However, the shortage of staff to conduct surveys increases the likelihood that any spread of these pests will not be identified in a timely manner, thereby delaying the implementation of the mandatory eradication/containment measures. In addition, the lack of formal procedures for audits and for control verification procedures, in particular for delegated survey activities, increases the risk that official controls and other official activities are not completed in a consistent and effective manner.
Although there are measures established for the containment of the outbreak of RLB, the failure to conduct the required number of surveys in the DA due to staff shortages increases the risk of the further spread of the pest.
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Antwort Bayern: Um eine ausreichende Anzahl von Mitarbeitenden zur Bekämpfung des Aromia bungii sicherzustellen, wurden im Dezember 2022 im Rahmen eines Projektes Haushaltsmittel für die Einstellung von 6 AK - Qualifikation: Dipl. Ing. (FH) oder Bachelor Forstwissenschaft, Naturressourcenmanagement, Gartenbau oder vergleichbar - für den Zeitraum vom 01.01.2023 bis zum 31.12.2026 zur Verfügung gestellt. Trotz dreimaliger Ausschreibung und Ausweitung des Qualifikationsniveaus von Hochschulebene auf Berufsabschlussebene konnten bis Ende 2023 nicht sämtliche Stellen besetzt werden. Um den geplanten Mitarbeiterstab dennoch vollumfänglich auszubauen, werden weiterhin alle Anstrengungen unternommen und alle in Frage kommende Kanäle genutzt, um geeignete Bewerberinnen und Bewerber zu gewinnen. Das zuständige AELF Traunstein wird bei der Suche und Einstellung von Personen entsprechend unterstützt und kann auch selbstständig Möglichkeiten nutzen, um Personal einzustellen. Antwort Sachsen-Anhalt: Die Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau Sachsen-Anhalt (LLG) ist für die Umsetzung der Bekämpfungs- und Tilgungsmaßnahmen des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers (Anoplophora glabripennis) in d
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that there are procedures in place and implemented for the internal audits and for the control verification in line with Articles 6 and 12(2) of Regulati…
Ensure that there are procedures in place and implemented for the internal audits and for the control verification in line with Articles 6 and 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
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The audit team observed that in both Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt no formal system for internal audits covering plant health control aspects has been developed nor have formal control verification procedures been established, in contravention of the requirements of Articles 6 and 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. In both regions, the CAs stated that 5 the system for auditing and control verification procedures will be part of a quality management system (see paragraph 5). 5.1.4 Access to suitable number of staff, training, equipment, and facilities
The combination of a robust legal framework and CAs with clearly defined responsibilities provides a solid foundation for the prevention and eradication of the outbreaks of ALB and RLB in Germany. However, the shortage of staff to conduct surveys increases the likelihood that any spread of these pests will not be identified in a timely manner, thereby delaying the implementation of the mandatory eradication/containment measures. In addition, the lack of formal procedures for audits and for control verification procedures, in particular for delegated survey activities, increases the risk that official controls and other official activities are not completed in a consistent and effective manner.
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Antwort Bayern: in line Mit der Umsetzung eines Qualitätsmanagement- einschließlich eines Auditsystems ist ein Qualitätsbeauftragter betraut. Sowohl den amtlichen Pflanzengesundheitsinspektoren als auch den beauftragten Stellen, denen die Durchführung amtlicher Kontrollen übertragen wurde, werden zur Durchführung Verfahrensanweisungen (VAW), Arbeitsanweisungen (AAW) und Kontrollprotokolle (KP) zur Verfügung gestellt. Diese QM-Dokumente sind Bestandteil der internen Audits. Derzeit wird eine mögliche personelle Zusammensetzung des Auditteams geprüft. Geplant ist ein Auditteam, dass aus mindestens drei Personen besteht. Die Auswahl des Auditteams soll so erfolgen, dass einerseits die notwendige Fachkompetenz vorhanden ist und andererseits die Objektivität und die Unparteilichkeit des Auditprozesses sichergestellt sind. Ein etablierter Auditprozess ist bis Ende 2024 geplant. Page: 3 received 22 January 2024 dations of report ref. DG(SANTE) 2023-7675 of the audit carried out from 11 September controls for longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) y e LLG ein internes Auditverfahren ren zur Überprüfung der Kontrollen en. Diese werden unmittelbarer er Verordnung (EU) 2017/625 fbau befindlichen ch
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that competent authorities verify the compliance of delegated bodies with the requirements of Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as required by the A…
Ensure that competent authorities verify the compliance of delegated bodies with the requirements of Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as required by the Article 33(a) of the same Regulation.
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LLG has contracted a company owned by the municipality of Magdeburg to undertake surveys for ALB inside the DA in municipal areas (ground monitoring) and maintains the traps together with LLG. Similarly, in Miesbach, Bavaria, an external company has been contracted by the CA to undertake ground and crown monitoring (tree climbers) for ALB surveys in infested zone. Although contracts between the CA and the private entities include the details of the tasks and responsibilities, there have been no formal audits or inspections undertaken over the work of these private entities by the delegating CAs, as required by Article 33(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. In both regions the CA stated that a system of internal audit is planned to be included as part of a quality management system, which is currently being developed. 5.1.3 Documented control procedures
The combination of a robust legal framework and CAs with clearly defined responsibilities provides a solid foundation for the prevention and eradication of the outbreaks of ALB and RLB in Germany. However, the shortage of staff to conduct surveys increases the likelihood that any spread of these pests will not be identified in a timely manner, thereby delaying the implementation of the mandatory eradication/containment measures. In addition, the lack of formal procedures for audits and for control verification procedures, in particular for delegated survey activities, increases the risk that official controls and other official activities are not completed in a consistent and effective manner.
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f Antwort Bayern: Die Überprüfung der Einhaltung der delegierten Vorschriften durch die zuständigen Behörden ist anhand einer Checkliste geplant, die die Bedingungen für die Übertragung bestimmter Aufgaben der amtlichen Kontrollen und die Pflichten der übertragenden zuständigen Behörden enthalten. Die Durch- führung der Prüftätigkeit ist durch die Auditteams geplant. Antwort Sachsen-Anhalt: Entsprechend der Empfehlung Nr. 3 wird die LLG Verfahren für Inspektionen/ Audits sowie Dokumente zur Durchführung formeller Kontrollen von beauftragten Dienstleistern erarbeiten. Dies wird ebenfalls Bestandteil des im Rahmen der Umsetzung der Verordnung (EU) 2017/625 und derzeit im Aufbau befindlichen Qualitätsmanagementsystems der LLG (Bereich Pflanzen- gesundheit) sein. In der ALB-Unterarbeitsgruppe des Q-Zirkels Pflanzengesundheit sollen bis Ende 2024 die notwendigen Arbeitsanweisungen für die formellen Kontrollen der beauftragten Dienstleister erarbeitet werden. Um den Kontrollanforderungen gemäß der Artikel 31 und 33 der Verordnung (EU) 2017/625 gerecht zu werden, ist entsprechend des Antwortentwurfes Nr. 2 Page: 5 received 22 January 2024 dations of report ref. DG(SANTE) 2023-7675 of the
2023-77272023
Evaluate the implementation of animal health controls in relation to African swine fever
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Rekommendation 1. To establish arrangements so that all situations where there are reasons to suspect the presence of ASF are promptly notified to the competent authority and are…
To establish arrangements so that all situations where there are reasons to suspect the presence of ASF are promptly notified to the competent authority and are investigated immediately by an official veterinarian to confirm or exclude the presence of the disease. Articles 18(1)(a) and 54 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, Article 9(1)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689, and Article 6 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. and
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Conversely, the effectiveness of early detection may be compromised by delays in notifying cases where there are reasons to suspect the presence of ASF to the competent authority. Testing to rule out the disease in those cases, although not yet as part of an official investi- gation, is performed in official laboratories. However, in such instances, the delays, beyond the authorities' control, hinder the swift confirmation of ASF and implementation of restric- tive measures in suspected establishments.
Medlemsstatens svar
To establish arrangements so that all situations where there are reasons to suspect the presence of ASF are promptly notified to the competent authority and are investigated immediately by an official veterinarian to confirm or exclude the presence of the disease. Articles 18(1)(a) and 54 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, Article 9(1)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689, and Article 6 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Recommendation based on conclusion no. 4 and associated findings 47 and 50.
Rekommendation 2. To introduce effective administrative and legal procedures to ensure that the competent authorities can establish immediately a restricted zone in response to c…
To introduce effective administrative and legal procedures to ensure that the competent authorities can establish immediately a restricted zone in response to confirmation of the presence of ASF in a pig establishment. Articles 60(b) and 64 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and paragraph 1 (points (a) and (b)) of Article 21 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. and
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The competent authorities have appropriately controlled confirmed outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs in four different federal states. All restriction measures had been success- fully lifted by the time of this audit. Despite administrative delays in some cases, the au- thorities effectively implemented measures to eliminate the infection.
Medlemsstatens svar
To introduce effective administrative and legal procedures to ensure that the competent authorities can establish immediately a restricted zone in response to confirmation of the presence of ASF in a pig establishment. Articles 60(b) and 64 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and paragraph 1 (points (a) and (b)) of Article 21 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Recommendation based on conclusion no. 5 and associated finding 75.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that officials that allow fresh meat obtained from pigs reared in establishments situated in restricted zones II to be moved outside of those zones, i…
To ensure that officials that allow fresh meat obtained from pigs reared in establishments situated in restricted zones II to be moved outside of those zones, including when placed on the market in the EU bearing the health mark or identification mark provided for in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, receive all necessary documentary guarantees on compliance with all the specific conditions required for that. Articles 38 and 39 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/605 (since 21 April 2023, Articles 41 and 42 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594). and
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However, in some instances, official veterinarians tasked with controlling food business operators do not receive all the necessary documentary guarantees on compliance of the 7 farms of origin with all specific conditions to grant derogations for movement of fresh meat from restricted zones II. That deficiency, which should not increase the risk of spreading ASF, as official controls on those farms are satisfactory, precludes that those officials can properly certify, or guarantee, compliance of that fresh meat with those spe- cific conditions, including with those necessary to apply the health mark to be placed on the EU market.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure that officials that allow fresh meat obtained from pigs reared in establishments situated in restricted zones II to be moved outside of those zones, including when placed on the market in the EU bearing the health mark or identification mark provided for in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, receive all necessary documentary guarantees on compliance with all the specific conditions required for that. Articles 38 and 39 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/605 (since 21 April 2023, Articles 41 and 42 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594). Recommendation based on conclusion no. 8 and associated finding 96 and 97.
Rekommendation 4. To introduce suitable administrative and verification procedures to guarantee that when authorising movements of fresh meat intended for human consumption from …
To introduce suitable administrative and verification procedures to guarantee that when authorising movements of fresh meat intended for human consumption from wild boar hunted in restricted zones II, that meat can only be used within those zones for private domestic use, or for further processing in line with EU legislation. Article 49(2)(c) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/605 (since April 2023, Article 52(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594) and 32
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There are inadequate administrative arrangements and limited official verification to guarantee compliance with rules on the private domestic use of wild boar meat obtained in restricted zones II. Nevertheless, other measures in place mitigate the potential risk of spreading ASF associated with that practice.
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Official controls relating to microbial safety of food of non-animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that official controls are planned and performed at any stages of production (including before and during harvest) as required by Article 10(1)
To ensure that official controls are planned and performed at any stages of production (including before and during harvest) as required by Article 10(1)
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The CCA informed the audit team that all over Germany, regular official controls in the FNAO chain, regarding microbiological risks, take place after harvest. All Länder have introduced IT programmes/tools for the management of official controls. All sampling and control data collected are, in principle, recorded in the IT system.
Saxony-Anhalt informed the audit team that the official controls started to be carried out before and during the harvest as of May 2023, when the established control frequencies were technically implemented (integrated into the IT system). A project group is in the process of developing the ensuing detailed checklist and specific instructions. 6
Bavaria stated that inspections before and during harvest are requested by the Land Ministry but cannot be carried out due to staff shortages. Inspections pre- and during harvest, are carried out in case of specific campaigns or outbreaks. For outbreak situations, specific instructions and checklists are available from LGL.
In the farms visited, regular inspections took place after harvest, at the level of premises (packing area, buildings and facilities) and the inspection frequency was largely respected. The generic checklist was used. Non-compliances were identified and recorded in the reports, which were mainly related to structural shortcomings. However, evidence of follow-up activities was not provided, despite clear instructions from the regional CAs that follow-up of non-compliances should be reported.
In the second visit, official control was performed without a checklist and was limited to the premises. The inspector informed the audit team that he does not carry out official controls before and during harvest.
Official controls take place at farm level, concerning microbiological risks at primary (2) Guidelines on sampling the food processing area and equipment for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, Version 3 20/08/2012; Urgent scientific and technical assistance to provide recommendations for sampling and testing in the processing plants of frozen vegetables aiming at detecting Listeria monocytogenes- doi: 10.2903/sp.efsa.EN- 1445, 29/12/2018 2020.609. 11 production of FNAO. Nonetheless, the CA activities to verify the state of compliance at primary production level, before and during harvest, is very limited.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that official controls at sprout-producing establishments verify and enforce the certification requirements for imports into the European Union of see…
To ensure that official controls at sprout-producing establishments verify and enforce the certification requirements for imports into the European Union of seeds intended for the production of sprouts, as required by Regulation (EC) No 208/2013 (import certificate as per Article 29, Annex III, Chapter 51 of Regulation (EU) 2020/2235).
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The inspectors overlooked the fact that import certificates for mung beans is a legal requirement, and that these certificates were not available at the premises. Additionally, inspectors did not realise that the analytical results, in term of methods and number of sample units, related to the auto-control system, were not in line with the Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Although sprout-producing establishments are identified by the CAs as representing higher risk, the fact that verification of compliance with Regulation (EC) No 208/2013 on certification requirements of imported seeds for sprouting; and Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on preliminary tests for seeds and analyses of sprouts have been overlooked during official controls, undermines the effectiveness of such controls.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that official controls at sprout-producing establishments verify and enforce the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 regarding preliminary te…
To ensure that official controls at sprout-producing establishments verify and enforce the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 regarding preliminary tests of seeds for sprouting and analytical results.
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The inspectors overlooked the fact that import certificates for mung beans is a legal requirement, and that these certificates were not available at the premises. Additionally, inspectors did not realise that the analytical results, in term of methods and number of sample units, related to the auto-control system, were not in line with the Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Although sprout-producing establishments are identified by the CAs as representing higher risk, the fact that verification of compliance with Regulation (EC) No 208/2013 on certification requirements of imported seeds for sprouting; and Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on preliminary tests for seeds and analyses of sprouts have been overlooked during official controls, undermines the effectiveness of such controls.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that when the non-compliances are identified by the competent authorities, appropriate measures are taken and documented (including enforcement measur…
To ensure that when the non-compliances are identified by the competent authorities, appropriate measures are taken and documented (including enforcement measures, as appropriate) to ensure that a food business operator remedies the situation, as required by Article 138 of Regulation
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In the farms visited, regular inspections took place after harvest, at the level of premises (packing area, buildings and facilities) and the inspection frequency was largely respected. The generic checklist was used. Non-compliances were identified and recorded in the reports, which were mainly related to structural shortcomings. However, evidence of follow-up activities was not provided, despite clear instructions from the regional CAs that follow-up of non-compliances should be reported.
During the on-the-spot visit as part of the audit, there was no written evidence provided of follow-up inspections on the numerous and recurring non-conformities identified during the official control. Moreover, the audit team found that non-compliances with hygiene requirements were not always remedied by the FBO within the required deadline, as instructed by the CAs. The CAs informed the audit team that, the next step, in the event of persistent serious shortcomings in the establishment, would be to review the licensing requirements together with the higher authority. SAXONY-ANHALT Cultivation / Packers
During this official control the inspector found several non-conformities (flying birds in the conditioning room, dirt) and intended to draft the report with recommendations without any indication of deadlines for the correction of shortcomings. However, he neglected to point out the fact that cleaning operations are carried out with a water hose close to the finished product during conditioning, creating a high risk of contamination of the final product, as contamination from the floor and pallets can splash directly onto the finished product. The inspector was unaware that this practice could pose a risk to product safety. However, no non-compliances were found in the three previous official reports (from 2019 until the time of the audit). Processors (cut fruits and vegetables, freezing and frozen plants)
The establishment visited had already been regularly inspected. The audit team reviewed reports from 2019 and observed that, due to staff shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, the establish frequency of inspections was not met. Only minor non- conformities (structural shortcomings) were detected by the CAs and deadlines were not indicated for their correction.
The regional CA assumes that non-compliances are addressed in cases where, in subsequent inspections, the inspectors indicate that the same subject was inspected. The regional CA confirmed that it not necessary for inspectors to confirm the corrections. BOTH LÄNDER
Contrary to the requirements of Article 148(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, sprout- producing establishments can continue their activities in conditions that do not meet the requirements for approval.
Non-compliances which may impact on the microbiological safety of products, are not systematically followed up, to ensure timely correction.
Rekommendation 5. The competent authorities should provide effective training and technical support, (including work instructions and specific detailed checklists) in order to en…
The competent authorities should provide effective training and technical support, (including work instructions and specific detailed checklists) in order to ensure effective and appropriate official controls, as required by Article 5(1)(e)(f) and 5(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
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All inspectors met participated in several training activities in the scope of this audit. Selected examples of courses conducted in the last 3 years include topics such as: sprouts and seeds for sprouting, fruit and vegetables microbiology and hygiene, and L. monocytogenes in the context of official controls. However, despite the numerous courses attended, the relevant issues not identified by inspectors during the audit (see paragraphs 35, 38, 40, 41, 44, 46, 48-52 and 66), questions the effectiveness of the training system. 4 Audit / Supervision
The training for the audited area is not sufficient to adequately prepare the staff for specific aspects of the controls. This could affect the reliability of the official controls.
During the visit, aspects related to cleaning of equipment was assessed as satisfactory by the inspectors even though shortcomings such as limestone patina, algae and dirt were noted by the audit team. 8
During this visit, the inspectors informed the audit team that they do not need the checklist for carrying out inspections as they have adequate training and experience. To a certain extent, they detected, when guided, by the audit team, deficiencies such as rusty equipment and condensation on the ceiling that were not detected during previous inspections. However, shortcomings in staff behaviour while handling and processing products were overlooked during official controls. Sprout-producing establishments
The inspectors overlooked the fact that import certificates for mung beans is a legal requirement, and that these certificates were not available at the premises. Additionally, inspectors did not realise that the analytical results, in term of methods and number of sample units, related to the auto-control system, were not in line with the Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
During the on-the-spot visit as part of the audit, there was no written evidence provided of follow-up inspections on the numerous and recurring non-conformities identified during the official control. Moreover, the audit team found that non-compliances with hygiene requirements were not always remedied by the FBO within the required deadline, as instructed by the CAs. The CAs informed the audit team that, the next step, in the event of persistent serious shortcomings in the establishment, would be to review the licensing requirements together with the higher authority. SAXONY-ANHALT Cultivation / Packers
During this official control the inspector found several non-conformities (flying birds in the conditioning room, dirt) and intended to draft the report with recommendations without any indication of deadlines for the correction of shortcomings. However, he neglected to point out the fact that cleaning operations are carried out with a water hose close to the finished product during conditioning, creating a high risk of contamination of the final product, as contamination from the floor and pallets can splash directly onto the finished product. The inspector was unaware that this practice could pose a risk to product safety. However, no non-compliances were found in the three previous official reports (from 2019 until the time of the audit). Processors (cut fruits and vegetables, freezing and frozen plants)
During this visit, the inspectors did not use checklists. They were able, to a certain extent, to detect structural deficiencies. However, the inspectors did not identify relevant non-compliances related to workers behaviour and hazard analyses (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points HACCP) identified by the audit team. The inspectors informed the audit team that these shortcomings, although relevant, had not been considered as these parts were not the focus of the current inspection. HACCP and hygiene management (including worker behaviour) were included as components of the previous controls. Nonetheless, the audit team was unable to find evidence of non-compliance in previous audit reports covering these areas.
The CAs do not verify and enforce that FBOs manufacturing ready-to-eat foods, which may pose a L. monocytogenes risk for public health, take samples in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation 2073/2005 of the processing areas and equipment for the presence of L. monocytogenes. The requirement is part of the official control procedures in Bavaria and in Saxony-Anhalt (even if it is rarely enforced). 10
Not all inspectors were aware of the environmental control measures for Listeria that FBOs have to implement. The inspectors informed the audit team that they verify the sampling plans and analyses carried out by the FBOs, but do not request specifically environmental (surfaces) samples for L. monocytogenes.
Regarding investigation of L. monocytogenes at surfaces level, not all the inspectors have sufficient expertise in controlling the monitoring plan of FBOs (why, when, where and how to sample surfaces) nor of which measures have to be taken in case of positive results (2).
During the audit, it was found that non -compliances were rarely identified and recorded in the reports and those that were identified were mainly related to structural shortcomings. The audit team could not find evidence that staff working activities (good hygiene practice and handling of products) and HACCP are verified during official controls (no records of such in the previous official reports).
The CAs informed the audit team that due to inspectors' lack of knowledge, the verification of the HACCP system is limited to sampling plans, and pre-requisites (i.e. pest-control, cleaning) without thorough verification of the seven HACCP principles.
Although sprout-producing establishments are identified by the CAs as representing higher risk, the fact that verification of compliance with Regulation (EC) No 208/2013 on certification requirements of imported seeds for sprouting; and Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on preliminary tests for seeds and analyses of sprouts have been overlooked during official controls, undermines the effectiveness of such controls.
Without adequate documented procedures (comprehensive work instructions, specific checklists) and knowledge, inspectors can easily overlook aspects relevant to the prevention of microbiological risks. This would be mitigated if specific checklists, such as those already used by LGL, were used.
Several inspectors' knowledge and expertise on how to verify FBOs' management of L. monocytogenes risk was limited and this could lead to an underestimation of this risk.
In Saxony-Anhalt, the audit team observed one official sampling exercise. The CA stated that no detailed instructions are available on the collection of official samples for microbiological analyses. The finished, wrapped product was packed in bags that were not sterilised. The official sample was properly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory, respecting the cold chain. Conclusion on official sampling procedures
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that official controls to packers and processor producing ready-to- eat food of non-animal origin include the effective control of the measures implem…
To ensure that official controls to packers and processor producing ready-to- eat food of non-animal origin include the effective control of the measures implemented by food business operators to reduce the risk associated with Listeria monocytogenes, as required by Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No
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The CAs do not verify and enforce that FBOs manufacturing ready-to-eat foods, which may pose a L. monocytogenes risk for public health, take samples in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation 2073/2005 of the processing areas and equipment for the presence of L. monocytogenes. The requirement is part of the official control procedures in Bavaria and in Saxony-Anhalt (even if it is rarely enforced). 10
Not all inspectors were aware of the environmental control measures for Listeria that FBOs have to implement. The inspectors informed the audit team that they verify the sampling plans and analyses carried out by the FBOs, but do not request specifically environmental (surfaces) samples for L. monocytogenes.
Regarding investigation of L. monocytogenes at surfaces level, not all the inspectors have sufficient expertise in controlling the monitoring plan of FBOs (why, when, where and how to sample surfaces) nor of which measures have to be taken in case of positive results (2).
Several inspectors' knowledge and expertise on how to verify FBOs' management of L. monocytogenes risk was limited and this could lead to an underestimation of this risk.
Rekommendation 7. To implement procedures to verify the effectiveness and appropriateness of official controls, ensuring that inspection reports provide evidence of both adequacy…
To implement procedures to verify the effectiveness and appropriateness of official controls, ensuring that inspection reports provide evidence of both adequacy and quality of those controls, in accordance with Articles 5(1) and
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LGL for Bavaria and LAV for Saxony-Anhalt are responsible for drawing up the plan for sampling and for the analyses in the scope of this audit. They can launch project campaigns and, upon request, they assist the CAs during inspection activities and support their work with scientific studies and expert opinions. However, specific checklists available from LGL, that could provide guidance during inspections, are not used by the CAs during regular official controls, as they are not officially incorporated in the Land- wide Quality Management system (see paragraph 28). Training of official staff
The CAs are designated for all stages of FNAO production, and this gives a good basis for the implementation of official controls. Nonetheless, the CA activities, to verify the effectiveness of the official controls performed, are limited.
Some inspectors have been provided with tablets, to be used during official controls. Official controls are supported by an electronic generic checklist, available offline, and findings and recommendations should be registered in the IT system. The checklist provides a list of the main areas of inspection, without detailing regarding specific points of control. In the two Länder visited, details about the inspected points are rarely registered and often not traceable. In both Länder, there is no obligation for inspectors to use checklists during official controls, even if available. Indeed, the audit team observed that several inspectors worked without using checklists.
Official controls at sprout-producing establishments are risk-based and, according to the risk categorisation in AVV RÜb, take place at least once every 18 months, covering the relevant legal requirements. Only in the case of a rare joint inspection with LGL, a specific checklist provided by LGL, that provides a guide for carrying out the inspection, is used. The regional CA confirmed that, due to bureaucratic barriers (lack of incorporation into the Land-wide Quality Management system), they do not use this specific checklist. Table 2: 2022 FBOs under official controls FBO NUMBER OF FBOS / INSPECTIONS PLANNED / IMPLEMENTED / NON-CONFORMITIES Primary producer soft-fruits Primary producer leafy green Bavaria Saxony-Anhalt vegetables Packers of vegetables 832 / 101 / 227 / 2 52 / 18 / 21 / 0 Freezing soft fruits Freezing vegetables 45 / 16 / 16 / 1 3/6/4/1 Cut-fruits and vegetables 2/5/3/1 Washed salads 30 / 18 /45 / 9 Small retailers Sprout-producing plants 3/3/5/0 9 / 21 / 21 / 0 0
The regional CA assumes that non-compliances are addressed in cases where, in subsequent inspections, the inspectors indicate that the same subject was inspected. The regional CA confirmed that it not necessary for inspectors to confirm the corrections. BOTH LÄNDER
The CAs do not verify and enforce that FBOs manufacturing ready-to-eat foods, which may pose a L. monocytogenes risk for public health, take samples in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation 2073/2005 of the processing areas and equipment for the presence of L. monocytogenes. The requirement is part of the official control procedures in Bavaria and in Saxony-Anhalt (even if it is rarely enforced). 10
During the audit, it was found that non -compliances were rarely identified and recorded in the reports and those that were identified were mainly related to structural shortcomings. The audit team could not find evidence that staff working activities (good hygiene practice and handling of products) and HACCP are verified during official controls (no records of such in the previous official reports).
The lack of clear instructions for inspectors on: · the use of checklists; · giving evidence of the controls carried out (what has been verified); · carrying out and documenting follow-ups; makes it difficult to ensure the effectiveness and adequacy of official controls, weakening the whole system.
Without adequate documented procedures (comprehensive work instructions, specific checklists) and knowledge, inspectors can easily overlook aspects relevant to the prevention of microbiological risks. This would be mitigated if specific checklists, such as those already used by LGL, were used.
In Saxony-Anhalt, the audit team observed one official sampling exercise. The CA stated that no detailed instructions are available on the collection of official samples for microbiological analyses. The finished, wrapped product was packed in bags that were not sterilised. The official sample was properly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory, respecting the cold chain. Conclusion on official sampling procedures
2023-77632023
evaluate the animal health controls on live aquatic animals
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Rekommendation 1. To properly delegate to the relevant bodies (e.g., Fish Health Services that are 2. not within the structure of the competent authority) and/or the natural pers…
To properly delegate to the relevant bodies (e.g., Fish Health Services that are 2. not within the structure of the competent authority) and/or the natural persons (e.g., private veterinarians and/or aquatic animal health professionals), the tasks related to other official activities, such as the health visits, and possible sampling, they carry out currently as part of the risk-based health surveillance that must be designed and conducted by the competent authority on aquaculture establishments, and to organise audits or inspections to verify that they are applied effectively. · Articles 5(1)(a), 31 and 33 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. · Article 14(1)(b) and (2) and 26 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. · Part I of Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689. · Article 6 of, and Annex II to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/691. and (see also paragraphs 12, 29, 31 and 32, including additional details related to that). To align the procedures for the risk assessment, and for registration and approval of all aquaculture establishments with the provisions of applicable EU legislation, and to verify that they are applied appropriately and in line with the said rules. · Articles 172 to 185 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. · Article 6(1) of, and Part 1 of Annex II to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/691. · Part I of Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689. and 3. To enforce that transporters and aquaculture establishments keep records of mortality, as foreseen by the EU legislation. · Articles 186(1)(d) and 188(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. and 25 4. To take appropriate action to be notified timely and appropriately of, and obtain all relevant information on all movements of wild aquatic animals originating in other Member States to be released into the wild in Germany, in order to determine if they represent any risk of introduction of any listed or emerging disease and take any necessary action to mitigate that accordingly. · Articles 219 (point 1(c)(ii)) and 220(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. · Articles 18 (point b) and 19 (point b) of Delegated Regulation 2020/990. and
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Those veterinarians and professionals are providing animal health services, but neither them nor the Fish Health Services can carry out the official controls required by Article 5 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/160 and Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/671. They count also on the support of private designated and accredited 6 laboratories to investigate situations where they are notified by operators and need to take samples for examination in accordance with Article 18(1)(c) of the AHL. The authorities of the Federal States visited have not delegated formally to the Fish Health Services (that are not part of their organisation) or to private veterinarians and/or aquatic animal health professionals, any of the tasks related to other official activities that they currently perform. Among them are the integral tasks of the risk-based health surveillance the authorities design and shall conduct in line with Delegated Regulations (EU) 2020/689 (Part 1 of Annex VI) and 2020/691 (Article 6 and Annex II), such as health visits and sampling. That, and the absence of audits or inspections by the authorities to verify the effectiveness of the application of those tasks related to other official activities, are not in line with requirements in that respect laid down in Articles 31 and 33, and 5(a), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. 5.1.3 Staff independence and training
Official personnel at central and local levels are clearly designated. They have followed comprehensive training on aquaculture animal health and the EU requirements. However, in the Federal States visited, the Fish Health Services and private veterinarians and/or aquatic animal health professionals, perform certain tasks related to other official activities, such as the health visits and sampling that are part of the risk-based health surveillance that is designed and should be conducted by the competent authority. The competent authorities have not formally delegated those responsibilities, or audited or inspected the Fish Health Services and/or private professionals, to verify that they perform them effectively. This creates some uncertainty on the accountability of each body and natural person involved in performing those tasks and on the correctness, quality and consistency of those other official activities carried out.
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To officially delegate, supervise and verify the effectiveness of the official tasks carried out by the Fish Health Services, in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Articles 5 and 29(b)(iii) and 31 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Chapter 3, Part I of Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689. Based on conclusion 23 and associated findings 11 and 32.
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Collect information on the national system to protect fish welfare in aquaculture
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Rekommendation 1. Research and emerging technologies Findings 19. One of the research institutes met during the remote part of the study is working in partnership with a universi…
Research and emerging technologies Findings 19. One of the research institutes met during the remote part of the study is working in partnership with a university on a project (NatiMon) to collect indicators and parameters for determining animal welfare in rainbow trout and carp farms.: · This project aims at creating the basis for a regular and harmonised indicator-based animal welfare monitoring for key aquaculture species. · The identified welfare indicators are preliminarily mortality, dissolved oxygen levels, morphological conditions of the fish (e.g. skin or eye problems, fin or body lesions) and swimming behaviour. · The project is expected to be completed in 2023 and will result in the publication of guidance brochures one for carp and one for trout to assist stakeholders in identifying, measuring and assessing the welfare indicators on the aquaculture farm. · The project will not establish ranges or limits to determine satisfactory levels of welfare in the farms. 20. One of the associations met during the remote part of the study published a guidance document `Animal welfare indicators' to assist fish farmers in the practical implementation of their own checks. This document provides indicative water quality parameters to be met for salmonid and carp welfare, and possible corrective measures that 7 can be taken to address related issues. However, none of the farmers met during the on-the-spot part of the study were measuring these parameters. 21. Research and competent authority representatives agreed that dissolved oxygen is the most important water quality parameter to monitor for fish welfare. 22. The long-distance transporter visited during the on-the-spot part of the study had collaborated to a project (Fish Transport Project FiT) aimed at developing a mobile fish transport system with integrated water treatment. The system developed significantly reduces the carbon dioxide concentration in the water thus improving water quality and fish welfare during transport.
Rekommendation 2. Quality assurance schemes and fish farmers' own checks Findings 23. In their reply to the pre-mission questionnaire, the competent authorities did not identify …
Quality assurance schemes and fish farmers' own checks Findings 23. In their reply to the pre-mission questionnaire, the competent authorities did not identify any quality scheme specifically promoting the welfare of farmed fish. 24. Qualified veterinary services visit farms on a regular basis due to animal health EU requirements. One of these services met during the on-the-spot visits to the fish aquaculture farms can measure oxygen saturation and temperature levels in the water for fish health reasons.: · These parameters could also serve as animal welfare indicators. Currently they do not record the general morphological conditions of the fish (mortalities, skin or eye problems, fin or body lesions). · This qualified service is drafting a protocol based on the results of the NatiMon project to record lesions that would indicate animal welfare or animal health issues and to check other animal welfare indicators. 25. Fish farmers met during the on-the-spot part of the study indicated that the main welfare indicator they assess is mortality but that they would record this only when it exceeds normal daily mortality. Article 186(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases requires the farms visited to keep mortality records in any case. · Farmers rearing the same fish species in similar conditions each gave a significantly different value to "normal daily mortality". · Only one of the farms visited kept mortality records, including the numbers and total weight of dead fish. This is considered a good practice, as it provides an idea of the production stage of the fish concerned. · The other farmers had empty mortality records although there had been disease outbreaks in their farms. In one case, the farmer had recently requested the intervention of the Fish Health Service because of high mortalities throughout a full week but had not recorded these in the mortality sheet. 8 26. Stakeholders met during the remote part of the study indicated that monitoring and measuring animal welfare indicators becomes increasingly relevant with increasing intensity and technology of the farming system. 27. Operators transporting fish (mainly on short journeys) identify oxygen saturation as the critical water quality factor to ensure fish welfare during transport. 28. Farmers are generally stunning the fish using a percussive blow to the head before bleeding them. 5.3 CHALLENGES FACED 29. Fish farmers met during the on-the-spot part of the study indicated that their main welfare concern is the prevention of predators as these kill and injure the fish they are keeping. 30. The stakeholders met during the study and a representative from one of the States' competent authorities indicated that they would disagree with establishing generic limits for most welfare parameters since these limits would vary depending on the production systems, fish species and their life stages. 31. The representative of one of the producers' associations met during the remote part of the study indicated that there is limited access to private veterinarians specialised in aquaculture health and production. This is causing delays in obtaining timely diagnoses and, consequently, longer waiting times to provide suitable treatment to the fish. 6 OVERALL CONCLUSION Germany has set up a system for official controls on the welfare of farmed fish. There are advisory documented procedures supporting the official controls on fish farms. National legislation in Germany requires fish farmers to measure and assess animal welfare indicators on their farms. However, there are generally no clearly defined limits for welfare indicators at farm in documented procedures nor in most guidance available. The exceptions are a recently developed documented procedure in one of the States visited and a guidance document produced by an association. This guidance provides indicative water quality parameters for salmonids and carp but fish farmers do not seem to be using it. Their welfare indicator of preference is mortality but in general farmers are not recording this, making it difficult for competent authorities to assess farms' own checks. Additionally, there is ongoing research to provide stakeholders with indicators and parameters for determining animal welfare in rainbow trout and carp farms. This would help fish farmers in managing fish welfare in their farms. German transporters consider dissolved oxygen levels in the water as the critical welfare indicator during transport. This is generally the only parameter they monitor and is done indirectly through the flow rate of oxygen pumped into the water. However, there is ongoing 9 research to control other water quality parameters during the journey, such as dissolved carbon dioxide. Currently, the fish aquaculture representatives would not want EU legislation on fish welfare that is not species, and production system, specific. The impact of predators is the main welfare concern to fish famers. 7 CLOSING MEETING The study team held a closing meeting on 31 May 2023 with representatives from the federal level and from the states visited, at which the main findings of the fact-finding study were presented.
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Import controls
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that the staff who may assist the official veterinarian in the performance of physical checks or perform physical checks have successfully completed a…
To ensure that the staff who may assist the official veterinarian in the performance of physical checks or perform physical checks have successfully completed a training programme, which complies with the requirements of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1081.
Rättslig grund: Article 49(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1081
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The audit team noted however, that the competent authorities of one Land did not provide evidence that staff authorised to assist the official veterinarian in carrying out physical checks or to carry out physical checks had successfully completed a training programme that meets the requirements of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1081. 5.1.4 Documented procedures and arrangements in place
However, the fact that some documented procedures and arrangements are not up-to-date and a training programme for staff assisting the official veterinarians in the conduct of their controls has not been fully established, and the absence of sufficient verification that the monitoring plan has been implemented, may undermine the overall effectiveness of official controls. 5.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL CONTROLS ON ANIMALS AND GOODS ENTERING THE EU
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that official controls are performed in accordance with documented procedures and arrangements which have been updated as appropriate.
To ensure that official controls are performed in accordance with documented procedures and arrangements which have been updated as appropriate.
Rättslig grund: Articles 12(3)(b) and 64(3)(d) and (e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625
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The LAV AG ED has issued a `Manual for Border Inspection Posts', last revised in 2015, which provides guidance on official controls of animals and products of animal origin entering the EU through German BCPs. This manual has been drawn up by the LAV AG ED to support the performance of official controls on animals and goods entering the EU. The competent authorities stated that due to the ongoing amendments to national legislation on official controls the manual is not up-to-date, which is not in line with Article 12(3)(b) of the OCR.
The audit team noted that in addition to the `Manual for Border Inspection Posts', all Länder authorities have documented control procedures in place. Whereas four Länder have procedures updated as appropriate, the remaining five did not, which is not in line with Article 12(3)(b) of the same Regulation. One specific example noted by the audit team was that at one BCP not all of the arrangements which are required by Article 64(3)(d) and (e) of the OCR are in place (see also section 5.3).
However, the fact that some documented procedures and arrangements are not up-to-date and a training programme for staff assisting the official veterinarians in the conduct of their controls has not been fully established, and the absence of sufficient verification that the monitoring plan has been implemented, may undermine the overall effectiveness of official controls. 5.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL CONTROLS ON ANIMALS AND GOODS ENTERING THE EU
The audit team noted that in the case of BCP Berlin-Brandenburg airport, based on the information provided by the competent authorities, there are no facilities for unloading, inspection and storage of the categories of products of non-animal origin not intended for human consumption for which the BCP is designated, which is not in line with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. The audit team further noted that the unloading area for categories of animals is shared with categories of goods of animal origin not intended for human consumption, which is not in line with Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. In addition, the audit team noted that not all of the arrangements which are required by Article 64(3)(d) and (e) of the OCR are in place.
None of the BCPs evaluated are fully compliant with the minimum requirements for BCPs for one or more of the categories of animals and goods for which they have been designated. Consequently the competent authorities cannot guarantee the appropriate handling of animals and goods, the proper verification of compliance of those animals and goods and the prevention of the risk of cross contamination in these facilities. 16
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that consignments containing goods derived from more than one consignment of origin or product categories, transported from approved warehouses to a v…
To ensure that consignments containing goods derived from more than one consignment of origin or product categories, transported from approved warehouses to a vessel leaving the EU where the consignments are intended for ship supplying purposes, are accompanied with an official certificate in accordance with the model set out in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2128.
Rättslig grund: Article 29(b) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2124
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For two deliveries of several consignments of goods of animal origin to vessels leaving the Union where the consignments were intended for ship supplying purposes, the BCP staff issued in each case a single official certificate. Both deliveries were acknowledged at destination. The official certificates issued were not in accordance with the model certificate set out in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2128, which is not in line with 29(b) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2124. The audit team noted that certificates issued referred to repealed legislation, and did not mention the reference numbers of the CHEDs for the consignments from which the products were derived.
However, a number of shortcomings were noted in the implementation of official controls which concerned, for example, prior notification, controls on consignments transported from approved warehouses to a vessel leaving the EU where the consignments are intended for ship supplying purposes, and decisions taken on consignments. These shortcomings 14 however did not significantly undermine the overall effectiveness and appropriateness of official controls to ensure that only compliant consignments of animals and goods entering the EU.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that the BCP staff take a decision on each consignment of animals and goods following the performance of official controls, indicating whether the con…
To ensure that the BCP staff take a decision on each consignment of animals and goods following the performance of official controls, indicating whether the consignment is in compliance with the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, and record the outcome of said controls and any decision taken on that basis in Part II of the CHED.
Rättslig grund: Articles 55(1) and 56(3)(b) and 56(5)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and Article 40(2)(b)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1715
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In the case of a consignment of captive birds introduced and to be followed by a period of quarantine before import, the audit team noted that, in Part II of the CHED, the consignment was indicated as acceptable for the internal market rather than for quarantine, and the details of the quarantine establishment were not indicated, which is not in line with Articles 55(1) and 56(3)(b) of the OCR and Article 40(2)(b)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1715.
The audit team also noted that the impact of the transport on animals was not completed in Part II of six out of the ten CHED-As evaluated, which is not in line with Article 56(3)(b) of the OCR and Article 40(2)(b)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1715.
The audit team identified two CHED-Ps finalised in TRACES-NT for the same consignment. The first CHED contained a decision to refuse entry of the consignment and indicated re-dispatch outside the EU. Following a request of the operator to authorise the consignment for transit to a third country, a second CHED for the consignment was finalised without cancelling and replacing the original CHED. The audit team noted that, as a consequence, two different decisions have been recorded in TRACES-NT on the same consignment, which is not in line with Article 55(1) and 56(5)(c) of the OCR.
However, a number of shortcomings were noted in the implementation of official controls which concerned, for example, prior notification, controls on consignments transported from approved warehouses to a vessel leaving the EU where the consignments are intended for ship supplying purposes, and decisions taken on consignments. These shortcomings 14 however did not significantly undermine the overall effectiveness and appropriateness of official controls to ensure that only compliant consignments of animals and goods entering the EU.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that designated border control posts comply with the minimum requirements for border control posts appropriate for the categories of animals and goods…
To ensure that designated border control posts comply with the minimum requirements for border control posts appropriate for the categories of animals and goods for which the post has been designated, including the commercial storage facilities which may be used for identity and physical checks on products of non-animal origin.
Rättslig grund: Article 64(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and Articles 3, 4 and 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014
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The audit team noted that the BCP Bremerhaven has no storage facilities for chilled and frozen categories of products of non-animal origin for which it is designated, which is not in line with Article 3(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. In addition, the competent authorities informed the audit team that, in exceptional cases, it permits physical checks on consignments of products of non-animal origin to be carried out at commercial storage facilities. However, the audit team noted that those facilities did not have the required inspection rooms or areas, which is not in line with Article 3(11) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014.
The competent authorities informed the audit team that the BCPs Frankfurt airport and Leipzig Halle airport did not have housing areas or rooms to separately detain the registered equidae and ungulates other than registered equidae, the categories of animals of which are included in the scope of designation for both BCPs, which is not in line with the requirements of Article 5(1)(e)(i) and (ii) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. The authorities stated that there is a time separation between the handling and housing of both categories of animals, with cleaning and disinfection carried out during the period of time separation. Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 does not provide the possibility to derogate from the requirement to have housing facilities to separately detain categories of animals.
The audit team noted that in the case of BCP Berlin-Brandenburg airport, based on the information provided by the competent authorities, there are no facilities for unloading, inspection and storage of the categories of products of non-animal origin not intended for human consumption for which the BCP is designated, which is not in line with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. The audit team further noted that the unloading area for categories of animals is shared with categories of goods of animal origin not intended for human consumption, which is not in line with Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014. In addition, the audit team noted that not all of the arrangements which are required by Article 64(3)(d) and (e) of the OCR are in place.
In the case of BCP Hahn airport, the audit team noted that the unloading area for the category other animals is shared with categories of goods, which is not in line with Article 5(5) of Regulation 2019/1014. The audit team further noted that the inspection room for packed goods of animal origin not intended for human consumption did not contain the minimum equipment for carrying out official controls, which is not in line with Article 4 of said Regulation. The competent authorities took corrective action during the audit and confirmed that the said inspection room is now equipped in line with the minimum requirements for BCPs. Conclusions on the compliance of border control posts with minimum requirements
None of the BCPs evaluated are fully compliant with the minimum requirements for BCPs for one or more of the categories of animals and goods for which they have been designated. Consequently the competent authorities cannot guarantee the appropriate handling of animals and goods, the proper verification of compliance of those animals and goods and the prevention of the risk of cross contamination in these facilities. 16
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evaluate the application of measures for the prevention and control of avian influenza
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that all relevant natural or legal persons (including operators, private veterinarians and private laboratories) immediately notify the competent auth…
To ensure that all relevant natural or legal persons (including operators, private veterinarians and private laboratories) immediately notify the competent authority where there are grounds to suspect the presence of HPAI in poultry or captive birds (e.g., when clinical symptoms/production indicators are compatible with the disease or when there is a positive result to avian influenza during surveillance) as required by Article 18(1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Articles 18(1)(a) and 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. and
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The effective systems to raise and maintain public awareness contribute to reinforce 10 prevention and surveillance for HPAI. The existing unofficial investigation of situations where there is a reason to suspect of the presence of HPAI potentially delay the establishment of measures to control the disease and prevent the authorities from having an actual overview of the effectiveness of surveillance for early detection of the disease.
According to representatives of several competent authorities, since those tests are not considered part of official controls or other official activities, they do not consider the above as their responsibility. Nevertheless, that is inconsistent with the fact that the unofficial testing activities described in the previous points are framed by the investigation obligations required by German legislation in those cases. Moreover, they are in contradiction with EU requirements laid down in Articles 18(1)(a) and 54(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, on the obligation to notify the competent authority of any suspicion of HPAI and on the means that the latter shall use for their investigation.
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To ensure that all relevant natural or legal persons (including operators, private veterinarians and private laboratories) immediately notify the competent authority where there are grounds to suspect the presence of HPAI in poultry or captive birds (e.g., when clinical symptoms/production indicators are compatible with the disease or when there is a positive result to avian influenza during surveillance) as required by Article 18(1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Articles 18(1)(a) and 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Based on conclusion 29 and associated finding 38.
Gemäß Artikel 18 Abs. 1 Buchst. a der Verordnung (EU) 2016/429 stellen die Mitgliedstaaten sicher, dass Unternehmer und andere betroffene natürliche oder juristische Personen bei Vorliegen von Gründen für einen Verdacht auf eine gelistete Seuche gemäß Artikel 9 Abs. 1 Buchstabe a oder bei Nachweis einer solchen Seuche bei Tieren dies unverzüglich der zuständigen Behörde melden. sind anzeigepflichtige Tierseuchen in der Verordnung über anzeigepflichtige Tierseuchen (siehe https://www.gesetze-im- internet.de/tierseuchanzv/) aufgeführt, Geflügelpest in § 1 Nr. 11. Tierhalter, deren Vertreter, mit der Aufsicht über Tiere Beauftragte, als auch Tierärzte, Leiter tierärztlicher oder sonstiger öffentlicher oder privater Untersuchungs- und Forschungsreinrichtungen, alle Personen die sich mit der Ausübung der Tierheilkunde beschäftigen sowie weitere in § 4 TierGesG n, sind gemäß § 4 TierGesG (siehe https://www.gesetze- tiergesg/) zur unverzüglichen Anzeige gegenüber der nach Landesrecht zuständigen Behörde verpflichtet, insofern eine anzeigepflichtige richt oder sich Erscheinungen zeigen, die den Ausbruch euche befürchten lassen. erstößen gegen diese Anzeigepflicht erfolgt gemäß § 32 TierGes
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that in any situation where there are grounds to suspect the presence of HPAI in poultry or captive birds in accordance with Article 18(1)(a) of Regul…
To ensure that in any situation where there are grounds to suspect the presence of HPAI in poultry or captive birds in accordance with Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, the competent authorities take immediate measures to investigate properly that situation, and confirm or rule out the presence of the disease only in official laboratories designated for that purpose as required by Article 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Articles 37(1)(taking also into account paragraphs 3 and 4 regarding obligations inherent to the official designation) and 39(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Article 54(1) and (2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Article 6(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689. , and 22
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The practice of having investigations by the private sector is a persistent shortcoming and it shows that the competent authorities have not taken action to address recommendation No 1 of the previous audit. This shortcoming is not in line with: Articles 18(1)(a) and 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and with Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. 8 5.1.1.2 Epidemiological enquiry Additional control measures
The effective systems to raise and maintain public awareness contribute to reinforce 10 prevention and surveillance for HPAI. The existing unofficial investigation of situations where there is a reason to suspect of the presence of HPAI potentially delay the establishment of measures to control the disease and prevent the authorities from having an actual overview of the effectiveness of surveillance for early detection of the disease.
The current use of non-officially designated laboratories for testing in the context of surveillance for early detection of HPAI, is not in compliance with: Articles 37(1) and 39(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Article 54(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 and Article 6(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/68. It also means that the authority has not yet addressed recommendation No 2 of the previous audit. 12 Conclusions on diagnosis of avian influenza
The authorities have not addressed recommendation No 2 of the previous audit report, and there is still use of non-officially designated laboratories to investigate situations where there are reasons to suspect of the presence of HPAI. The absence of official verification on those laboratories precludes the authorities to know whether they fulfil the requirements of an officially designated laboratory (e.g., freedom from any conflict of interest), the real ability of these laboratories to detect the presence of HPAI, and thus, if that is affecting the sensitivity of their surveillance for early detection of HPAI. 5.1.3 General measures in relation to protection and surveillance zones 5.1.3.1 Establishment of protection and surveillance zones
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To ensure that in any situation where there are grounds to suspect the presence of HPAI in poultry or captive birds in accordance with Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, the competent authorities take immediate measures to investigate properly that situation, and confirm or rule out the presence of the disease only in official laboratories designated for that purpose as required by Article 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Articles 37(1)(taking also into account paragraphs 3 and 4 regarding obligations inherent to the official designation) and 39(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Article 54(1) and (2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Article 3(2)(c)(i) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Article 6(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689. Based on conclusions 29 and 42, and associated findings 14 and 40.
h der allgemeinen Anzeigepflicht (§ 4 TierGesG) wird auf die Ausführungen zu Maßnahmen bei Empfehlung Nr. 1 verwiesen. Verstöße eigepflicht werden gemäß § 32 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 des TierGesG rigkeit geahndet. htung zu Maßnahmen zur Ermittlung einer Tierseuche auf Grundlage eines tierärztlichen Gutachtens, sonstiger Anhaltspunkte oder einer Anzeige nach § 4 TierGesG ergibt sich aus § 5 TierGesG. Demnach erfolgt die Durchführung der amtlich angeordneten diagnostischen Laboruntersuchungen in einer von der zuständigen Behörde beauftragten Untersuchungseinrichtung. Die entsprechenden Laboruntersuchungen zur Bestätigung oder zum Ausschluss begründeter Verdachtsfälle werden ausschließlich in amtlich benannten Laboratorien durchgeführt. Die Ausführungen aus dem TSBH des Bundes sowie der Amtlichen Methodensammlung finden dabei Berücksichtigung. Zudem können landesinterne Regelungen (z.B. Erlasse, Verfahrensanweisungen) Anwendung finden. Grundlage für die Benennung amtlicher Untersuchungseinrichtungen sind in den Ländern Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Mecklenburg- Vorpommern, Saarland, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein und Thüringen die jeweiligen Ausführungsgesetze zum Tiergesun
Rekommendation 3. To update the measures laid down in the contingency plan for HPAI so that lifting of the disease control measures applied in surveillance zones only happens aft…
To update the measures laid down in the contingency plan for HPAI so that lifting of the disease control measures applied in surveillance zones only happens after a representative number of the poultry establishments situated within them have undergone, with favourable results, visits carried out by official veterinarians that provide adequate epidemiological evidence to prove absence of virus circulation in those zones. Article 43(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. Article 55(1) (referring to Article 41) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. and 23
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During the 2021-22 HPAI epizootic, for the final lifting of restrictions from surveillance zones, the competent authorities based their decisions on the absence of notification of suspect cases and on clinical checks and tests carried out by official veterinarians in 16 establishments with derogations to move poultry or products. They were in the process of agreeing with the FLI on which type of visits and sampling activities would be suitable to provide sufficient evidence to confirm that the absence of HPAI virus circulation in surveillance zones and, thus, to update their contingency plan accordingly to align it fully with the provisions laid down in Article 55(1) (referring to Article 41) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. Conclusions on lifting of restrictions
The competent authorities only lifted the disease control measures in the protection zones, after proper verification that there was no risk of disease transmission from poultry kept therein. The competent authorities lifted the restrictions in surveillance zones without having sufficient epidemiological evidence to prove absence of virus circulation in those zones. However, there is no evidence that this contributed to worsen the disease situation in areas with a high density of susceptible poultry. 5.1.7 Repopulation of affected establishments
The audit team saw examples of how all competent authorities had updated the relevant contingency plans and operational manuals according to the lessons learnt from the 2016- 17 and 2020-21 epizootics, according to their specific circumstances at regional and district level. Save for a specific outstanding issue regarding official checks on establishments situated within surveillance zones (see section 5.1.6), this was in line with Article 43(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.
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Die Hinweise zur Präzisierung der Notfallpläne für HPAI wurden im nationalen Notfallplan (hier: Bundes-Tierseuchenbekämpfungshandbuch (TSBH)) aufgegriffen und entsprechend ergänzt und angepasst. Siehe entsprechende Anlage. digen Behörden der Länder präzisieren darüber hinaus in eigener Bedarfsfall die durchzuführenden Maßnahmen des HPAI Notfallplans. Hier u. a. (Auszug): Die zuständigen Behörden des Saarlands haben bereits entsprechende Maßnahmen umgesetzt und wenden die jeweils hinterlegten Notfallpläne an. Die zuständigen bayerischen Behörden berechnen den Stichprobenumfang anhand einer für Bayern festgelegten Berechnungsgrundlage unter Beachtung der Prävalenz im Rahmen eines Ausbruchs. In Nordrhein- Westfalen, Sachsen-Anhalt und Schleswig-Holstein entscheiden die zuständigen Behörden abhängig von der lokalen Lage und führen anhand dieser Bewertung die Betriebsbesuche durch. Die zuständigen Behörden Schleswig-Holsteins nutzen dabei zur Unterstützung das Krisenmodul des Tierseuchen-Nachrichtensystems (TSN). Auch die Länder Brandenburg, Berlin, Hamburg und Mecklenburg- Vorpommern haben geplant die Hinweise zur Präzisierung im länderspezifischen Teil des Notfallplans für HPAI (und g
2021-72002021
Residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that all methods in use in the Thuringian laboratory, TLV, are validated in all relevant matrices and at the levels of interest in the EU.
To ensure that all methods in use in the Thuringian laboratory, TLV, are validated in all relevant matrices and at the levels of interest in the EU.
Rättslig grund: Article 3 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808 and Table 1 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010. _________________
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The analytical procedure and validation data for beta-agonists (A5) in liver by LC- MS/MS (41) and for antibiotics (B1, multiresidue method) in red and white muscle were reviewed (42). Both validations were performed using an alternative model and determined validation parameters as set out in EU legislation (37) with the use of the QuoData InterVal application. Some issues of concern were identified with the validation data as follows: a. with regard to beta-agonists the reported CC values calculated for the majority of substances were above the minimum method performance requirements (MMPRs) set out in the 2020 EURL guidance document (43), with only the CC for carbuterol and ritodrine below the current MMPR level. The method was validated prior to the introduction of the current EURL guidance, however, for some substances, chlorbrombuterol, clenproperol, isoxuprine and carbuterol, the CC values were above the recommended concentrations set out in the 2007 EURL guidance document (44). In response to this finding, the laboratory noted that carbuterol is not a mandatory substance for the national control plan in Germany and indicated that the substances showed poor sensitivity at lower levels on the instrument used at the time of the validation. In addition, assurances were provided by the TLV laboratory that the method will be revalidated by 2022 in line with the MMPR values. The NRL also indicated the intention that the methods in official laboratories in Germany will reflect the MMPR guidance levels by 2022. b. Further to point a. above, the laboratory stated that in the case of prohibited or non-authorised substances with pharmacological action, a non-compliance (39) Order on the Establishment of the State Office for Consumer Protection of 27 November 2012, GVBl.2012, 478, https://landesrecht.thueringen.de/bsth/document/jlr-LAVerbrSchErAnOTHrahmen. (40) Thuringia Food Monitoring Act, ThürlMÜG, of 8 July 2009, GVBl.2009, 581, section 1 and 2, https://landesrecht.thueringen.de/bsth/document/jlr-LM%C3%9CbGTH2009V6P1. (41) BA-90-003-1, Determination of beta-agonists in liver with LC-MS/MS. (42) AB-01-001-1, Determination of antibiotics in muscle of red white meat using LC-MS/MS. (43) EURL Guidance on Minimum Method Performance Requirements (MMPRs) for Specific Pharmacologically Active Substances in Specific Animal Matrices, 20th September 2020. (44) CRLs View on State of the Art Analytical Methods for National Residue Control Plans, 7th December 2007. 9 shall be noted if the residue concentration exceeds the MRPL or recommended concentration. This approach is not exactly in line with the EU requirements, i.e. the result of an analysis shall be considered non-compliant where it is equal to or above the decision limit for confirmation (CC) (45). c. in the case of antibiotics (B1), the CC values were determined only at a single maximum residue limit (MRL) level for substances where MRLs vary based on species. For example, in the case of flumequine the CC was only established at the target concentration applicable to poultry (400 µg/kg) and not at levels applicable to bovine, ovine and porcine species (200 µg/kg) or fish (600 µg/kg). Also for danofloxacin, CC was only determined at 200 µg/kg (bovine, ovine and poultry level) omitting the MRL of 100 µg/kg for `other' species. This approach is not in line with EU requirements (46). d. the method for antibiotics (B1) was not validated for fish muscle, however the laboratory reported that it only analyses two to three fish muscle samples per year for this substance group. Additionally method BL-05-026-2 for beta- lactams in muscle and kidney, was not specifically validated for fish. The laboratory reported that when analysing official samples of fish muscle, it uses a matrix-matched calibration curve and a sample is also spiked to act as a matrix recovery check. This is not in line with EU requirements (46). e. with regard to the method referred to in c. and d. above, the laboratory in
All laboratories are accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025 and overall, have systems in place to ensure their effective performance and the reliability of analytical results. Methods are generally appropriately validated, however shortcomings were identified concerning the sensitivity and scope of validation of some methods with respect to EU requirements.
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e Die SOP "Validierung von Prüfmethoden zur Untersuchung von EU. Lebensmitteln auf pharmakologisch wirksame Stoffe" wird durch das Labor überarbeitet unter Berücksichtigung der Anforderungen der Verordnung (EU) 2021/808 und Verordnung (EU) 2019/1871 hinsichtlich verschiedener MRL-Werte für verschiedene Matrices bzw. der entsprechenden RPA und MMPR- Werte. Die Validierungspläne für die Validierung von ß-Agonisten in Leber, Antibiotika in Rot/Weißfleisch und ß-Lactamen in Fischmuskel werden bis 12/2021 erstellt. Die Durchführung der Validierungsstudien wird im Laufe des Jahres 2022 erfolgen. Page: 1
2021-72152021
Official controls on feed hygiene
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that official controls are consistently implemented to allow for adequate assessment of feed business operators' HACCP systems.
To ensure that official controls are consistently implemented to allow for adequate assessment of feed business operators' HACCP systems.
Rättslig grund: Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005
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In the majority of the feed establishments visited, the audit team assessed the HACCP system and in particular the assessment of hazard analyses by the competent authorities. In three cases, the local inspectors carried out comprehensive inspections on the HACCP in the two months preceding the audit; no HACCP-related non-compliances were identified. In one of the three cases, the assessment of the hazard analyses by the local inspector was adequate. However, in two other cases, the audit team noted that the hazard analyses were incomplete (e.g. hazards related to raw materials and ingredients used were not part of the hazard analysis). This is not in line with the requirement of Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. This deficiency was overlooked during previous official inspections.
In one establishment visited, the FeBO identified a critical control point (CCP) in its own hazard analysis. However, the audit team noted that the established critical limit and monitoring procedure were not adequate for this CCP. Additionally, the hazard analyses of this establishment was very general (e.g. several hazards relating to incoming raw materials were not assessed). This is not in line with the requirement of Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. These deficiencies were overlooked during previous official inspections.
In two compound feed producers visited, the local inspectors carried out comprehensive HACCP inspection. However, in one establishment visited, the audit team noted that the competent authority's assessment of the operator's tests on homogeneity of mixing and carry-over of coccidiostats were superficial, and that the inspectors experienced difficulties to interpret the testing procedures and results. In another establishment visited, the local inspector made an adequate assessment of the company's documentation both for mixing homogeneity and for carry-over of coccidiostats. The working group (see finding 3) prepared a guidance document on this topic (see finding 14); the audit team noted that local inspectors in one Land visited used this guidance.
The system of planning of inspections is based on appropriate risk-related factors and ensures that the official inspections are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency. Official inspections were generally well performed, allowing for adequate verification of operators' fulfilment of the relevant legislative requirements, in particular on feed hygiene, maintenance of equipment and traceability. However, weaknesses in the assessment of operators' HACCP systems and shortcomings in labelling controls weaken the effectiveness of the control system. 5.2.2 Sampling 5.2.2.1 Planning of official sampling 30. Planning of official sampling is described in the report DG(SANTE) 2018-6315 (see point 4 and footnote 1). In short, the BMEL, in cooperation with the BVL, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and the Länder, prepares a five-year programme the animal feed control programme including the planning of the official feed sampling. The sampling plan includes undesirable substances as referred to in Directive 2002/32/EC, pesticide residues as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, unauthorised substances (e.g. veterinary medicinal products and prohibited animal proteins), prohibited materials as referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, genetically modified organisms, etc. Sampling covers the whole feed chain, i.e. both primary and non-primary FeBOs.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that official controls are capable of verifying that feed business operators' labelling satisfies the pertinent legal requirements.
To ensure that official controls are capable of verifying that feed business operators' labelling satisfies the pertinent legal requirements.
Rättslig grund: Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and Articles 15 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009.
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In both Länder visited, assessment of feed labels was a part of the inspections. In general, labels were collected and assessed during official sampling, or during comprehensive controls. There were adequate guidance/checklists to support the assessment of the labels by feed inspectors. The audit team examined a number of inspection records and noted that, in most cases, the local inspectors did not identify any labelling deficiencies (only in a few cases were some inaccuracies reported). The audit team re-assessed the content of labels previously checked by the inspectors and noted that some of the labels, considered correct during the official controls, were in fact deficient, namely: · The feeding instruction on the label of a complementary feed for cattle for fattening would result in an enzyme concentration (in complete feed) lower than the minimum established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013; · On some complementary feed labels, there were no dosage instructions at all. This is not in line with the requirements of Article 17(1)(b) of, and point 4 of Annex II to, Regulation (EC) No 767/2009; · One label of a feed additive did not contain information on the maximum content for different animal species, which had been established by relevant authorisation legal act. This is not in line with the requirements of by Article 16(1)(e) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. 7
The system of planning of inspections is based on appropriate risk-related factors and ensures that the official inspections are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency. Official inspections were generally well performed, allowing for adequate verification of operators' fulfilment of the relevant legislative requirements, in particular on feed hygiene, maintenance of equipment and traceability. However, weaknesses in the assessment of operators' HACCP systems and shortcomings in labelling controls weaken the effectiveness of the control system. 5.2.2 Sampling 5.2.2.1 Planning of official sampling 30. Planning of official sampling is described in the report DG(SANTE) 2018-6315 (see point 4 and footnote 1). In short, the BMEL, in cooperation with the BVL, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and the Länder, prepares a five-year programme the animal feed control programme including the planning of the official feed sampling. The sampling plan includes undesirable substances as referred to in Directive 2002/32/EC, pesticide residues as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, unauthorised substances (e.g. veterinary medicinal products and prohibited animal proteins), prohibited materials as referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, genetically modified organisms, etc. Sampling covers the whole feed chain, i.e. both primary and non-primary FeBOs.
2021-73252021
Import controls for plant health
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that documented control procedures for conducting official controls are developed in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and update…
Ensure that documented control procedures for conducting official controls are developed in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and updated following the requirement of Article 12(3)(b) of the same Regulation.
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The JKI and the Länder are working on a Quality Management System for plant health, which will include working instructions. The development in the LPPS is ongoing and the JKI informed the audit team that Bremen has issued a quality management manual. 4 In their response to the draft report, the Competent Authorities noted that the lifting of the ePhyto procedure in Hamburg is planned for early 2022. After that, consignments of wood packaging will be cleared via TRACES. 11
Standard operating procedures (SOP) are currently being developed by the LPPS and are technically commented on by the JKI. They will be made available in the Compendium according to the information provided by the JKI.
Out of the three LPPS interviewed during the audit, only NRW has in place SOPs for import control of fruits and cut flowers and a written procedure to approve BCPs and CPs. In the other Länder, development of the SOPs is at different stages. According to the information provided by the JKI, from the other Länder only Bremen has developed SOPs.
The JKI informed the audit team that many LPPS including Hamburg, NRW and Saxony- Anhalt follow the guidance for sampling of consignments provided in the Compendium for plant health checks.
Brandenburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria report to have developed their own guidelines based on the units and requirements listed in Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130.
Hesse reported that sampling procedures are not yet adapted to Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130, as the implementation has shown to be complicated. The effects of not updating the sampling procedures are described in point 5.3.3, when inspectors at Frankfurt airport BCP determine the size of the inspection sample to conduct physical checks. 5.2.3 Frequency of checks
Documented control procedures have not been timely updated to reflect the legal requirements, so the CAs cannot ensure that official controls of plants, plant products and other objects are carried out effectively, preventing the possible introduction of pests in the EU territory5.
The designation and re-designation of BCPs, CPs and other inspection facilities is done by the LPPS under Articles 59 (1), (2) and (5), Article 61, Article 62 (1) and (2), Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. The BMEL and JKI stated that they do not coordinate on this issue from federal level. a) NRW provided the audit team with a SOP used to ensure designation and re- designation of BCPs and CPs in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and Implementing Regulation 2019/1014. 19 b) In Hamburg and Hessen, the LPPSs stated that they do not have any procedure to ensure that BCPs and CPs comply with the requirements of the above EU Regulations. c) In addition, in Hamburg port BCP, the CA stated that the commercial storage facilities have not undergone any checks to ensure that the minimum requirements of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 were met.
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Von der Einführung eines Qualitätsmanagementsystems (QM-System) sind in Deutschland die zuständigen Behörden der Länder betroffen, die für die nzengesundheitlichen Kontrollen zuständig sind. Um ein einheitliches Vorgehen hörden bei Kontrollen in Deutschland zu gewährleisten, ist das Kompendium zur Pflanzengesundheitskontrolle in Deutschland die fachliche Grundlage für die Erstellung der Arbeitsanweisungen zur Durchführung von Gesundheitskontrollen an Pflanzen und Pflanzenerzeugnissen bei der Einfuhr. Die Aktualisierung des Kompendiums hinsichtlich der EU-Verordnungen wird länderübergreifend urchgeführt und es ist geplant, diese Aktualisierung im Jahr 2022 fertigzustellen. Die geplanten Aktionen der zuständigen Behörden der Länder werden im Folgenden aufgeführt. n-Württemberg: Baden-Württemberg hat ein dokumentiertes Kontrollverfahren für die Durchführung amtlicher Kontrollen im Rahmen eines QM Systems etabliert. wurf der Arbeitsanweisungen mit zugehörigem Kontrollprotokoll zu Einfuhrkontrollen steht zur Kommentierung durch ein QM Team bereit und soll ab Mitte 2022 freigegeben und von allen Pflanzengesundheitsinspektoren genutzt werden. eitsanweisungen und Kontrollprotokolle werden
Das Kompendium zur Pflanzengesundheitskontrolle hat 2022 ein Von der Einführung eines aufwändiges technisches Update (Software und Design) erhalten, um Qualitätsmanagementsystems (QM- unter anderem die Funktionalität und Sicherheit zu verbessern. Die System) sind in Deutschland die Anpassung der Inhalte (Bereich Einfuhrkontrollen) hinsichtlich der zuständigen Behörden der Länder Verordnungen (EU) 2016/2031 und (EU) 2017/625 sowie der betroffen, die für die dazugehörigen Rechtsakte wird bis zum Jahresende 2022 abgeschlossen. pflanzengesundheitlichen Kontrollen Darüber hinaus werden die Inhalte stetig weiterentwickelt, aktualisiert und zuständig sind. Um ein einheitliches ergänzt. Vorgehen der Behörden bei Kontrollen Die zuständigen Behörden der Länder teilten folgende Informationen zum in Deutschland zu gewährleisten, ist aktuellen Stand der Umsetzung der QM-Systeme in den zuständigen das Kompendium zur Behörden mit: Pflanzengesundheitskontrolle in Baden-Württemberg: Deutschland die fachliche Grundlage Baden-Württemberg hat ein dokumentiertes Kontrollverfahren für die für die Erstellung der Durchführung aller amtlichen Kontrollen im Rahmen eines QM Systems Arbeitsanweisungen zur Dur
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that competent authorities have control verification procedures in place in accordance with Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Ensure that competent authorities have control verification procedures in place in accordance with Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
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The JKI informed that an ad hoc group was established in 2005 with six senior officers from the LPPS, one expert from the JKI and another expert from the BMEL, in order to plan internal audits on plant health controls. The usual audit team consists of two members of the LPPS, one JKI staff and another member of the BMEL who take this as an additional task and report to the BMEL, Land Ministries and the LPPS. The aim is to conduct one or two audits per year on different subjects, including import, export, plant passport, etc. Over the past years and as stated by the JKI, audits have focussed on monitoring and plant passports. Since 2013, two audits related to plant health import controls were conducted at federal level, one at Hamburg in 2013 and another at Berlin in 20181. This audit team assessed the report of the audit conducted in 2018, which covered, among other elements, implementation of Directive 2000/29/EC. The JKI informed the audit team that at Land level, internal audits have been carried out only in those Länder, which have already implemented a quality management system. This point was verified in the interviews conducted with the LPPS.
The CAs at Federal level and in the three Länder covered, Hamburg, Hesse and NRW, stated that they have no control verification activities on plant health import controls in place, contrary to the requirements of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. The consequences of this are described in point 5.3.3. 5.1.4 Planning of official controls
The absence of control verification procedures in place undermines the capability of the CAs to identify outdated documented procedures and take corrective actions in the cases where shortcomings are detected.
The audit team was shown three videos together with photographs of inspectors carrying out identity and physical checks on various types of consignments at Hamburg seaport BCP, Frankfurt airport BCP and a CP in NRW. Statements made by the CAs reinforced the information provided in these videos and photographs. The audit team made the following observations: a) In Frankfurt airport BCP, during the demonstration of physical checks of basil stems (Ocimum sp.), in order to create the inspection sample, the inspector selected from the boxes bunches of herbs in sufficient numbers to meet the minimum requirements established in the EU Regulation. However, while conducting the visual check of the stems to verify the absence of harmful organisms under the magnifying glass, as the bundles were not untied and only the exterior stems were checked, the inspector did not inspect a sufficient number of them to identify with 95 % reliability a level of 5 % or above of infested plants, in accordance with the requirements of point 4(d) of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130. When questioned about the existence of written guidelines on how to conduct inspections, the inspector stated that there were no written instructions available to the inspectors on how to conduct inspections (see paragraph 44). b) At the same BCP in Hesse, during the simulated inspection demonstration of a mixed fruit consignment, the inspector informed the audit team about the fruits which would be physically inspected and those that would not, based on the reduced frequency system applied at this BCP. However, although the inspector indicated the need to check a defined number of boxes for each type of fruit present in the consignment (five), it was stated that only the fruits in the upper part of the box would be checked, without defining the minimum number of units to be checked for each lot in the consignment. Consequently, she could not identify the minimum inspection sample size needed in order to detect the presence of a harmful organism in accordance with the requirements of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130 (see paragraph 44). Therefore, the audit team could not identify a systematic approach to determine the size of the inspection sample and achieve the requirements of point 4(d) of Annex III to the above Regulation. 17 c) During the video demonstration at the CP in the Straelen area of NRW, the inspector selected Rosa sp. stems taken from a delivery covered by six different phytosanitary certificates. To build the inspection sample, these stems were selected in numbers proportional to the presence of each variety in the delivery, not taking into consideration the units covered by each phytosanitary certificate separately. This meant that, for the varieties with lower presence in the consignment, the physical inspection did not achieve the minimum requirements of point 4(d) of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130. This was because the consignment for inspection was not properly identified as the quantity of goods covered by the same official certificate, as defined by point (37) of Article 3 of Regulation 2017/6256. Conclusions on import inspections
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die zuständigen Behörden der Länder vollumfänglich für die Kontrollen zuständig h sind, obliegt ihnen die Überprüfung der Verfahren gemäß Art. 12 (2) der Verordnung U) 2017/625. e geplanten Aktionen der zuständigen Behörden der Länder werden im Folgenden eführt. den-Württemberg: Im Rahmen von regelmäßigen Audits ist geplant, die nhaltung der Arbeitsanweisungen bei amtlichen Kontrollen zu überprüfen. Die dits laufen 2022 an. Sofern Mängel im Verfahren festgestellt werden, werden diese rrigiert und die Arbeitsanweisungen und Kontrollprotokolle angepasst. yern: Zur Überprüfung der Kontrollen sollen interne Audits durchgeführt werden. gedacht ist, dass die beiden Sachbearbeiterinnen an der LfL jeweils den Bereich r Kollegin auditieren. Auf diese Weise wäre das fachliche Knowhow und die hängigkeit gewährleistet. Beim Vorliegen entsprechender Schwächen wird mit hulungen etc. nachgebessert. Entsprechende Konzepte werden 2022 erstellt. in: Das Verfahren zur Überprüfung der Kontrollen gemäß Artikel 12 (2) der rordnung (EU) 2017/625 ist für das PflA Berlin im QM-Handbuch des PflA-Berlin stgelegt und wird entsprechend umgesetzt. (Siehe Nr. 1). Page: 6 tions received 28/2/2022 ecommendations o
uständigen Behörden der Baden-Württemberg: ollumfänglich für die Im Herbst 2021 wurde ein internes Systemaudit durchgeführt, um die en zuständig sind, obliegt grundsätzliche Wirksamkeit des eingeführten QM-Handbuchs zu e Überprüfung der Verfahren validieren. Im Herbst 2022 fand das erste der jährlich geplanten internen t. 12 (2) der Verordnung Audits zur Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit amtlicher Kontrollen im Bereich 7/625. Export statt. Die Maßnahmen werden aktuell erarbeitet. Eine Anpassung anten Aktionen der der AAW erfolgt in den Quartalen 4/2022 und 1/2023. Im Rahmen von gen Behörden der Länder jährlichen Audits ist geplant, die Einhaltung der AAW bei allen amtlichen m Folgenden aufgeführt. Kontrollbereichen zu überprüfen. Sofern Mängel im Verfahren festgestellt werden, werden diese korrigiert und die AAW und Kontrollprotokolle angepasst. ompetent authorities of the Bayern: re fully responsible for the In Bayern sind regelmäßige interne Audits geplant. Die Audits sind von s, they are obliged to verify the einer unabhängigen Auditgruppe durchzuführen, deren Aufgabe die es in accordance with Article Überprüfung und Verifizierung der Einhaltung und der Effektivität der Regulation (EU
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that an effective system to control commodities listed under Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 is implemented in order to achieve the minimum requi…
Ensure that an effective system to control commodities listed under Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 is implemented in order to achieve the minimum requirement of identity and physical checks detailed in Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/66. 5. Ensure that the current monitoring plan for WPM is updated in line with the 6. requirements of Article 2 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2125. 7. 8. Ensure that a minimum amount of samples for laboratory tests are taken for latent infection detection concerning plants for planting according to a risk analysis in accordance to point 6 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130. Ensure that physical checks at BCPs, CPs, and other facilities are in line with the requirements of point 4(d) of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130. (a), 74 (b) and 74 (c). Ensure that interceptions made by Postal Services and those related to passengers' luggage are notified through TRACES in accordance with Article 40(4) and 41(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. Ensure compliance with Article 61(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 in the case of re-designation of BCPs and CPs and Article 3(11) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 in the case of commercial storage facilities.
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However, according to the information reported by the JKI, there is no system to ensure the uniform minimum frequency of official controls on the plants referred to in the first paragraph of Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and listed in part (b) of Annex XI to Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. As the LPPS are not aware of their total number of consignments imported, cannot ensure that at least 1 % of these consignments undergo identity and physical checks, contrary to the requirement of Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/66.
During the audit interviews, Hamburg informed that commodities regulated under Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 are not inspected, contrary to the provisions of Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/66, while Hesse and NRW reported that they are inspected when imported in mixed consignments with regulated products under Article 72 of the same Regulation. According to the information reported by the JKI and Hesse, the importer do not always notify on TRACES imports of Article 73 products, as this is not a legal requirement.
The system in place for inspection of commodities regulated under Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, does not ensure that the CAs carries out uniform minimum frequency of identity and physical official controls on at least 1% of plants, contrary to the EU requirements. Consequently, it cannot guarantee an appropriate level of phytosanitary protection, as well as, an effective overview on the imports of plants and plant products into the Union and the risks thereof.
No data have been provided by the JKI in the case of commodities under part (b), Annex XI to Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 due to the circumstances described in paragraphs 17 and 18 (See table in point 4.2).
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n Verfahren für die Anmeldung und Kontrolle der Art. 73 Waren wird auf nationaler Ebene etabliert. Die Pflanzenschutzdienste kontrollieren als ergangslösung solche Waren entsprechend regional etablierter Verfahren. n nationales Verfahren für die Kontrollen von Art. 73 Waren bei den n Einfuhrkontrollen in Deutschland wurde im Rahmen einer Arbeitsgruppe erarbeitet, e aus Vertretern des JKI, des BMEL, des Zolls und der Pflanzenschutzdienste steht, und von den zuständigen Länderbehörden beschlossen. Es wird in einer onalen Rechtsverordnung festgelegt, die 2022 fertiggestellt werden soll. plant ist, dass die Art. 73-Waren entsprechend einer Risikowarenliste, die vom JKI Zusammenarbeit mit den amtlichen Pflanzenschutzdiensten abgestimmt und röffentlicht wird, zur Kontrolle angemeldet und von den zuständigen s Pflanzenschutzdiensten kontrolliert werden. Die Kontrollfrequenz von 1 % der Waren rd dabei durch die Festlegung der Risikowaren in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Zoll chergestellt. Page: 8 tions received 28/2/2022 ecommendations of report ref. DG(SANTE) 2021-7325 of the audit carried out from 15 March import controls for plant health Action Proposed by the competent authority
ahren für die Anmeldung und Das Verfahren für die Anmeldung und Kontrolle der Waren unter Artikel lle der Art. 73 Waren wird auf 73 der Verordnung (EU) 2016/2031 wird Bestandteil der er Ebene etabliert. Die Pflanzenbeschauverordnung. Der Entwurf einer ,,Verordnung zum Erlass, nschutzdienste kontrollieren als zur Neufassung und zur Änderung pflanzengesundheitlicher Regelungen", slösung solche Waren die als Artikelverordnung im Artikel 2 die Pflanzenbeschauverordnung hend regional etablierter enthält, befindet sich derzeit im offiziellen Verordnungsgebungsverfahren. n. onales Verfahren für die len von Art. 73 Waren bei den ontrollen in Deutschland Rahmen einer Arbeitsgruppe et, die aus Vertretern des JKI, , des Zolls und der nschutzdienste besteht, und von ändigen Länderbehörden sen. Es wird in einer en Rechtsverordnung t, die 2022 fertiggestellt oll. ist, dass die Art. 73-Waren d einer Risikowarenliste, I in Zusammenarbeit mit hen Pflanzenschutzdiensten t und veröffentlicht wird, zur angemeldet und von den gen Pflanzenschutzdiensten Page: 19 e report's recommendations received 22 December 2022 s of Germany to the recommendations of report ref. DG(SANTE) 2021-7325 of the audit carrie
2020-69172020
Fishery products
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Rekommendation 1. Regarding the supervisory systems between the different administrative levels:
Regarding the supervisory systems between the different administrative levels:
Rekommendation 2. Competent authorities should introduce or improve procedures and / or arrangements that ensure the effectiveness and adequacy of official controls and 3. other …
Competent authorities should introduce or improve procedures and / or arrangements that ensure the effectiveness and adequacy of official controls and 3. other official activities in accordance with Article 5 (1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. Associated results Nos. 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 16, 37, 44, 45, 47 to 51. Regarding staff training and knowledge: The competent authorities should adequately train and train the personnel who carry out the official controls in their area of responsibility so that the personnel can carry out their duties competently and can carry out official controls consistently in accordance with Article 5 point 4 a, b of Regulation (EU) 2017 / 625. Associated results Nos. 13, 16, 22, 29, 45, 47 to 51. Regarding lack of employee rotation: Competent authorities should establish or enforce procedures and / or regulations that ensure the impartiality, quality and consistency of official controls and other official activities at all levels, in accordance with Article 5 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017 / 625. Associated results Nos. 13, 22, 37, 44, 45, 47 to 50.
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2019-65912019
Animal welfare - quality controls and indicators
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Rekommendation 1. The competent authorities should ensure that the prioritisation of controls and allocation of resources for animal welfare reflect the strategic objectives of t…
The competent authorities should ensure that the prioritisation of controls and allocation of resources for animal welfare reflect the strategic objectives of the Multi-annual National Control Plan (MANCP) as required in Article 42 (2) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. The setting of strategic and operational objectives should take into consideration the guidance provided in the MANCP network reference document "Developing Objectives and Indicators" developed by the MANCP network.
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The Länder working group on animal welfare (LAV-AGT) has identified seven general strategic and operational objectives for the areas of food and feed safety, animal health and welfare. The first relates to optimising the quality management system (QMS) for official controls across all competent authorities and sectors including verification through appropriate audit systems. This should, by default, improve consistency and efficacy of controls, i.e. have an impact on animal welfare. However, there is no baseline set or operational objectives laid down to measure if projected outcomes for animal welfare are successful or not.
The second and third "strategic" objectives relate to improving procedures and are, as such, operational rather than strategic objectives. There is no link between the prioritisation of controls and allocation of resources to reflect these objectives. Article 42 (2) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 requires the prioritisation of controls and allocation of resources to reflect the strategic objectives of the MANCP.
In addition, these are not measureable objectives on what Germany wants to achieve for animal welfare. There are no specific strategic objectives indicated in relation to animal welfare outcomes e.g. reduce incidence of tail docking by x%, improve FPD levels by x%, decrease lameness levels in cattle by x % through official controls and related actions in the MANCP such as training, targeted enforcement campaigns on certain issues, liaison with sector to set agreed targets etc. For instance, considering the amount of resources devoted to the development and drafting of an Action Plan on tail docking of pigs there is no mention of it as either a strategic or an operational objective (with measureable targets) in the MANCP nor any meaningful reporting on its implementation in either the annual report on the MANCP, or in the report to the Commission on official controls on farms required by Commission Decision 2006/778.
Documentation related to the Action Plan on tail docking of pigs is included in the QMS documentation of the Land (Federal State) visited but only for information purposes. The Action Plan on tail docking of pigs is not included as a clear objective identified for 4 Article 42 (2) (a) The MANCP network reference document "Developing Objectives and Indicators" states that the underlying principle behind these requirements and guidelines is that we cannot manage our control systems without setting clear objectives and monitoring progress towards those objectives. A strategic objective is a long-term objective, setting out what an official control system and its priorities intend to achieve. Strategic objectives usually relate to outcomes and impacts. Objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). 3 official controls and does not form part of the Manual of animal welfare monitoring in livestock holdings (hereafter the Handbook).
The competent authorities' approach to the setting of objectives and the planning and reporting of official controls is mainly operational "business as usual" with no targets, indicators or measurement of progress, nor any prioritisation of controls or allocation of resources and as such is insufficient to bring measureable change.
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The competent authorities should ensure that the prioritisation of controls and allocation of resources for animal welfare reflect the strategic objectives of the Multi-annual National Control Plan (MANCP) as required in Article 42 (2) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. The setting of strategic and operational objectives should take into consideration the guidance provided in the MANCP network reference document "Developing Objectives and Indicators" developed by the MANCP network. Recommendation based on conclusion: 15 Associated findings: 1,2, 3 and 5
Die LAV legt aufgrund der Vorschläge der LAV-Arbeitsgruppen und nach Koordination durch die LAV PG ,,MNKP-Ziele" die operativen und strategischen Ziele für den MNKP fest. Dabei wird in der künftigen MNKP-Periode ab 2022-26 - entsprechend eines Beschluss der 34. Sitzung der LAV am 14. / 15. November 2019 - das länderübergreifende Konzept zum Thema ,,Sicherstellung und Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit amtlicher Kontrollen" berücksichtigt, welches auf Basis der Leitlinien in dem vom MNKP-Netzwerk erarbeiteten MNKP-Netzwerk- Referenzdokument ,,Developing Objectives and Indicators" (Entwicklung von Zielsetzungen und Indikatoren) erarbeitet rde. Für den Bereich des Tierschutzes wird die AGT auf der kommenden Sitzung am 02.12.2020 einen Vorschlag für die strategischen und operativen Ziele der MNKP-Periode ab 2022- 26 ausarbeiten. Diese Ziele werden von den Ländern unter Berücksichtigung der vorhandenen Ressourcen umgesetzt. Die Umsetzung im Bereich Tierschutz und die Sicherstellung der Wirksamkeit werden in der LAV-Arbeitsgruppe AGT beraten und jeweils bei der Besprechung der betreffenden Tagesordnungspunkte berücksichtigt. Die Ergebnisse fließen in den jährlich durch die Bund-Länder-MNKP-Reda
Rekommendation 2. The competent authorities should ensure that MANCPs and associated work plans should be regularly updated and adjusted in the light of various developments as r…
The competent authorities should ensure that MANCPs and associated work plans should be regularly updated and adjusted in the light of various developments as required in Article 42 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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In addition, these are not measureable objectives on what Germany wants to achieve for animal welfare. There are no specific strategic objectives indicated in relation to animal welfare outcomes e.g. reduce incidence of tail docking by x%, improve FPD levels by x%, decrease lameness levels in cattle by x % through official controls and related actions in the MANCP such as training, targeted enforcement campaigns on certain issues, liaison with sector to set agreed targets etc. For instance, considering the amount of resources devoted to the development and drafting of an Action Plan on tail docking of pigs there is no mention of it as either a strategic or an operational objective (with measureable targets) in the MANCP nor any meaningful reporting on its implementation in either the annual report on the MANCP, or in the report to the Commission on official controls on farms required by Commission Decision 2006/778.
The omission of the Action Plan on tail docking of pigs from the MANCP objectives is not in compliance with the requirements of Article 42 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 which require that MANCPs should be regularly updated and adjusted in the light of various developments and factors.
Documentation related to the Action Plan on tail docking of pigs is included in the QMS documentation of the Land (Federal State) visited but only for information purposes. The Action Plan on tail docking of pigs is not included as a clear objective identified for 4 Article 42 (2) (a) The MANCP network reference document "Developing Objectives and Indicators" states that the underlying principle behind these requirements and guidelines is that we cannot manage our control systems without setting clear objectives and monitoring progress towards those objectives. A strategic objective is a long-term objective, setting out what an official control system and its priorities intend to achieve. Strategic objectives usually relate to outcomes and impacts. Objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). 3 official controls and does not form part of the Manual of animal welfare monitoring in livestock holdings (hereafter the Handbook).
Previously there had been animal welfare objectives set in the Land visited, such as, on group housing of sows where the local level (Kreis - district or county) were asked to carry out specific controls. However, currently as there is no legal spur for such a focus, there are no specific objectives set for animal welfare controls at Land level, nor were any specific reports received at Land level on local level objectives or activities.
The omission of the Action Plan on tail docking of pigs from the MANCP and the Handbook, illustrates the need to reinforce the planning, execution and reporting of official controls to include important objectives that should be implemented according to established principles of quality management systems i.e. objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
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The competent authorities should ensure that MANCPs and associated work plans should be regularly updated and adjusted in the light of various developments as required in Article 42 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Recommendation based on conclusion: 16 Associated findings: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Maßnahme zu Empfehlung Nr. 1 Darüber hinaus ist das Verfahren der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Facharbeitsgruppen wie der LAV AG T und Bund-Länder Redaktionsgruppe MNKP überprüft worden und es wurden Maßnahmen ergriffen, um sicherzustellen, dass künftig aktuelle Entwicklungen und operative Ziele zeitnah in den MNKP Eingang finden. Page: 2 t ref. DG(SANTE) 2019-6591 of the audit carried out from 14 October icators for animal welfare Action Proposed by the competent authority
Rekommendation 3. The competent authorities should ensure that in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of Commission Decision 2006/778/EC an analysis of the most serious…
The competent authorities should ensure that in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of Commission Decision 2006/778/EC an analysis of the most serious findings of non-compliance and a national action plan to prevent or decrease their occurrence for the forthcoming years is put in place. This should give a reliable and robust analysis to ensure that authorities at different levels have a clear picture of the animal welfare situation on farm and are in a position to address the major issues arising and that these can be taken into account in the planning of the MA
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The annual report on the MANCP gives statistics on compliance for each of the areas covered by Decision 2006/778 and Article 27 of Regulation 1/2005. Nonetheless, it does not indicate whether the actions taken are contributing to improvements, whether compliance/detection is improving/decreasing and whether the activities are suitable to reach the objectives and ensure effective operation of the MANCP, including enforcement action and its results as required under Article 44 (1) (d) of Regulation EC No 882/2004.
There are output indicators such as the quantity of inspections and non-compliances detected per inspection but these do not give an outcome for animal welfare. The outputs are not linked to the existing strategic objectives.
The reports sent to the Commission by Germany on Decision 2006/778 give only a collation of non-compliances with no analysis at any level of the significance of the findings or the root causes or any influencing factors. Article 8 of the Decision requires an analysis of the most serious findings of non-compliance and a national action plan to prevent or decrease their occurrence for the forthcoming years. The reports merely list essentially the same findings and actions to address them each year.
For example an extract from the German 2006/778 report for 2018 indicated: Free Barn Enriched Unenriched Calves Pigs range cage cage 6,108 67,223 Holdings subject to inspection 8,002 840 147 0 101,844 5,129 867 Inspected holdings 78 0 6,541 818 Production sites without non- 747 65 0 5,110 3.521 compliance These inspections resulted in the following enforcement action being taken: Non-compliance A 46 100 15 0 2,266 2,702 Non-compliance B 0 112 271 Non-compliance C 4 16 1 0 389 470 2 15 1 There is no analysis available on why the inspections on pig or calf farms resulted in much higher rates of non-compliance detected on farm (31% pigs, 22% calves) than on barn holdings for laying hens (11%) for instance, or why there were much higher percentages of serious non-compliances in category C for these species or what these issues were and what can and should be done to address them.
There is potentially useful data within this framework but the reporting is not reliable in certain cases or analysed to any degree e.g. mutilations on pigs were reported as 99% compliant, although this is not the case as approximately 95% pigs are routinely tail docked. The guidance for inspectors on this issue relates to whether the mutilation was carried out correctly and does not question whether the mutilation should have been carried out in the first place according to the legislative requirements in Point 8 of Annex I, Chapter I to Directive 2008/120/EC.
The Land level authority knew very little about the type of issues or their significance reported from the local level to them under Commission Decision 2006/778 as neither they nor the local level had analysed the results of inspections reported from local level before sending on the information to BMEL. The lack of Land level knowledge on the outcome of controls was noted in previous Directorate F audits (DG SANTE report 2018-6445 on pigs).
There is no specific report on broilers produced as required in Article 7(2) of Directive 2007/43/EC. Data on inspections on these farms was available in the Land visited, but there is no aggregated report for the whole country and no analysis of the non- 7 compliances generated. The revised Official Control Regulation (EU) 2017/625 gives the opportunity to report on these inspections within a defined format from 2021 onwards.
The Annual Report on implementation of the MANCP and the report on animal welfare required under Commission Decision 2006/778 give at best a superficial analysis of the results of official controls on animal welfare. Official control results are simply reported in terms of compliance/non-compliance.
There is insufficient analysis on the results of controls to enable authorities at different levels to have a clear picture of the animal welfare situation on farm and to assist them in developing strategies to address the major issues.
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Ab dem Berichtsjahr 2021 ist geplant, dass der Vorsitz der AGT in Abstimmung mit den zuständigen obersten Behörden der nder entsprechend der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2019/723 eine Analyse der schwerwiegendsten festgestellten Verstöße vornimmt und ein nationaler Aktionsplan zur Vermeidung oder Reduzierung derartiger Verstöße in den Folgejahren erstellt wird, der auch bei der jährlichen Aktualisierung des MNKP berücksichtigt wird. Page: 3 t ref. DG(SANTE) 2019-6591 of the audit carried out from 14 October icators for animal welfare Action Proposed by the competent authority
Rekommendation 4. The competent authorities should ensure that the annual report on the MANCP indicates whether the activities are suitable to reach the objectives and ensure eff…
The competent authorities should ensure that the annual report on the MANCP indicates whether the activities are suitable to reach the objectives and ensure effective operation of the MANCP, including enforcement action and its results as required under Article 44 (1) (d) of Regulation EC No 882/2004.
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The annual report on the MANCP gives statistics on compliance for each of the areas covered by Decision 2006/778 and Article 27 of Regulation 1/2005. Nonetheless, it does not indicate whether the actions taken are contributing to improvements, whether compliance/detection is improving/decreasing and whether the activities are suitable to reach the objectives and ensure effective operation of the MANCP, including enforcement action and its results as required under Article 44 (1) (d) of Regulation EC No 882/2004.
There are output indicators such as the quantity of inspections and non-compliances detected per inspection but these do not give an outcome for animal welfare. The outputs are not linked to the existing strategic objectives.
The reports sent to the Commission by Germany on Decision 2006/778 give only a collation of non-compliances with no analysis at any level of the significance of the findings or the root causes or any influencing factors. Article 8 of the Decision requires an analysis of the most serious findings of non-compliance and a national action plan to prevent or decrease their occurrence for the forthcoming years. The reports merely list essentially the same findings and actions to address them each year.
For example an extract from the German 2006/778 report for 2018 indicated: Free Barn Enriched Unenriched Calves Pigs range cage cage 6,108 67,223 Holdings subject to inspection 8,002 840 147 0 101,844 5,129 867 Inspected holdings 78 0 6,541 818 Production sites without non- 747 65 0 5,110 3.521 compliance These inspections resulted in the following enforcement action being taken: Non-compliance A 46 100 15 0 2,266 2,702 Non-compliance B 0 112 271 Non-compliance C 4 16 1 0 389 470 2 15 1 There is no analysis available on why the inspections on pig or calf farms resulted in much higher rates of non-compliance detected on farm (31% pigs, 22% calves) than on barn holdings for laying hens (11%) for instance, or why there were much higher percentages of serious non-compliances in category C for these species or what these issues were and what can and should be done to address them.
There is potentially useful data within this framework but the reporting is not reliable in certain cases or analysed to any degree e.g. mutilations on pigs were reported as 99% compliant, although this is not the case as approximately 95% pigs are routinely tail docked. The guidance for inspectors on this issue relates to whether the mutilation was carried out correctly and does not question whether the mutilation should have been carried out in the first place according to the legislative requirements in Point 8 of Annex I, Chapter I to Directive 2008/120/EC.
The Land level authority knew very little about the type of issues or their significance reported from the local level to them under Commission Decision 2006/778 as neither they nor the local level had analysed the results of inspections reported from local level before sending on the information to BMEL. The lack of Land level knowledge on the outcome of controls was noted in previous Directorate F audits (DG SANTE report 2018-6445 on pigs).
There is no specific report on broilers produced as required in Article 7(2) of Directive 2007/43/EC. Data on inspections on these farms was available in the Land visited, but there is no aggregated report for the whole country and no analysis of the non- 7 compliances generated. The revised Official Control Regulation (EU) 2017/625 gives the opportunity to report on these inspections within a defined format from 2021 onwards.
The Annual Report on implementation of the MANCP and the report on animal welfare required under Commission Decision 2006/778 give at best a superficial analysis of the results of official controls on animal welfare. Official control results are simply reported in terms of compliance/non-compliance.
There is insufficient analysis on the results of controls to enable authorities at different levels to have a clear picture of the animal welfare situation on farm and to assist them in developing strategies to address the major issues.
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Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit und Eignung amtlicher Kontrollen wird das Erreichen der Ziele, eine Analyse der Ergebnisse aus dem Jahresbericht und ggf. weitere Kriterien f zugrunde gelegt. Die konkrete Umsetzung des unter Empfehlung Nr. 1 erwähnten länderübergreifenden Konzepts zur Sicherstellung und Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit amtlicher Kontrollen im Fachbereich Tierschutz, wird in der nächsten Sitzung der AGT am 02.12.2020 besprochen. Page: 4
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Processed animal proteins
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Rekommendation 1. To put measures in place to ensure the accuracy of the lists of food and animal by- product establishments eligible to supply animal by-products and produce pro…
To put measures in place to ensure the accuracy of the lists of food and animal by- product establishments eligible to supply animal by-products and produce processed animal protein to be used for aquaculture as laid down in Section A, Chapter V of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
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Listing of food establishments authorised to deliver raw materials for production of non- ruminant PAP and ABP, and feed operators authorised to produce feed materials and compound feed with PAP for aquaculture animals, is a federal responsibility. Each Land has to communicate the list of these establishments to the federal level. These lists are available on the BMEL website. The audit team identified that in Bavaria several food establishment (slaughterhouses, cutting plants) slaughtering and/or cutting bovine and porcine animals were listed. The competent authorities stated that some of these establishments had not provided evidence of having an effective system in place to prevent cross-contamination between ruminant and non-ruminant by-products contrary the requirements of point (a), Section D, Chapter IV of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and listing of these food establishments is a result of a miscommunication. Representatives of the competent authorities stated during the final meeting that they will propose the de-listing of these establishments soon. In Lower-Saxony, one 5 slaughterhouse slaughtering bovine and porcine animals was listed. The audit team assessed this authorisation and it was in line with the above-mentioned legal requirements.
The processing plant visited delivered poultry PAP for feed production for aquaculture animals. This processing plant was not listed on the BMEL website contrary to the requirements of point 1(d), Section A, Chapter V, of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 While this processing plant was subject to regular official controls, the competent authority has not detected this non-compliance.
However, inaccuracies identified in the list of operators eligible to supply ABP and produce PAP to be used for aquaculture weakens the reliability of the feed ban measures in this area.
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- Die Länder überprüfen die aktuelle Liste Frist: 31.05.2019 - Die Länder überprüfen laufend bei amtlichen Kontrollen die Ausübung von Tätigkeiten, die nach Anhang IV registrierungs- oder zulassungspflichtig sind und ob die Voraussetzungen erfüllt sind.
- Die Länder überprüfen die aktuelle Liste Frist: 31.05.2019 - Die Länder überprüfen laufend bei amtlichen Kontrollen die Ausübung von Tätigkeiten, die nach Anhang IV registrierungs- oder zulassungspflichtig sind und ob die Voraussetzungen erfüllt sind.
Rekommendation 2. To put measures in place to ensure that record-keeping and microbiological sampling of the 30 days validation of processing method 7 is in line with the require…
To put measures in place to ensure that record-keeping and microbiological sampling of the 30 days validation of processing method 7 is in line with the requirements of point G, Chapter III, Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
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Three processing plants visited were using processing method 7, which had been authorised by the competent authority. In one processing plant during the 30 days validation period microbiological samples were taken (Salmonella, Enterobacteriaceae, Clostridium perfringens) directly after the treatment. This is not in line with the legal requirements for the testing of Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae in PAP. The problem was identified by the competent authority and the sampling was repeated for Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae two weeks later. During the repeated sampling the operator increased the minimum temperature in the drier and reduced the speed of the conveyor screw which may increase the safety of the produced product. However, the processing method before and after the requested modification were different, resulting in different process parameters during the 30-day validation period. This is not in line with the requirements of point G, Chapter III of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011. The competent authority overlooked this requirement during the approval of the validation.
In another processing plant visited using method 7, during the 30 days validation period samples were taken for microbiological controls (Salmonella, Enterobacteriaceae and Clostridium perfringens). However, for control of Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae only one sample of each were taken contrary the requirements of point G 1(c) (ii) of Chapter III of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011. The competent authority did not note this problem and approved the validation of the processing method. In the third processing plant visited using method 7 the validation documents were comprehensive and complete as required by the legislation. 2 In its response to the draft report the competent authority noted: The establishment concerned provides its staff with regular training on the state of raw materials, contamination with impurities and correct categorisation. Establishments supplying category 3 materials are also required to make a statement, in which the producer of category 3 material declares, among other things, that the material is free from digestive tract content. In the wake of the finding, the competent authority increased the frequency of inspection of the material supplied and the associated own-checks by the establishment. 9
Official inspections on operators' HACCP systems are carried out adequately, however problems identified regarding official validation of processing method 7 and official sampling weaken the effectiveness of these controls.
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- Klarstellung durch Schreiben BMEL an Länder Frist: schnellstmöglich - Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband Frist 31.05.2019 - Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der Länder - Zusätzlich dazu soll ein Leitfaden der Projektgruppe der AGTT erstellt werden. Eine entsprechende Sitzung dazu findet Ende Mai 2019 statt.
- Klarstellung durch Schreiben BMEL an Länder vom 28.05.2019 - Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband vom 28.05.2019 - Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der Länder - Zusätzlich dazu soll ein Leitfaden der Projektgruppe der AGTT erstellt werden. Eine entsprechende Sitzung dazu findet Ende Mai 2019 statt. Die zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden der Länder wurden informiert. Der in der Projektgruppe der AG TT erarbeitete Leitfaden ,,Probenahme und obenuntersuchung im tierischen benprodukterecht" wurde von der AGTT anlässlich r 32. Sitzung, 24./25.09.2019 in Kiel, zur Anwendung den Ländern einstimmig beschlossen.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that official sampling, including collection, analyses and communication of results is in line with the requirements of Chapter I, Annex X, to Regulat…
To ensure that official sampling, including collection, analyses and communication of results is in line with the requirements of Chapter I, Annex X, to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
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Two of the four processing plants visited were located in Bavaria. In one plant, official samples for microbiological analyses were not taken between 2011 and 2018 because the competent authority stated they did not identify in this plant any relevant problem during official controls that would require official sampling (see finding 19). In 2018, two samples were taken for Salmonella detection from PAP as feed material by the feed control authority. Non-compliance was not detected in these samples. In the other plant visited, official microbiological samples were taken for the verification of the heat treatment in 2018. Microbiological contamination was not detected in these samples, however the results of the official laboratory for Enterobacteriaceae was reported as "Not detected in 25 grams", instead of in 1 gram, contrary the requirements of Chapter I, Annex X, of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
In two processing plants visited located in Lower-Saxony, official microbiological samples were taken for control of Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae from PAP. However, in several cases the number of samples sent for laboratory tests was lower than that required by Chapter I, Annex X to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
In all processing plants visited, regular microbiological samples were taken by operators for microbiological control of produced PAP. In one plant, samples were always taken from the production line not from the storage of final product; in another plant, only 1-1 samples were taken from each production batch for control of Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae. While these plants were subject to official inspections, the local inspectors had not identified that such sampling is not in line with the requirements of Chapter I, Annex X, of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
Official inspections on operators' HACCP systems are carried out adequately, however problems identified regarding official validation of processing method 7 and official sampling weaken the effectiveness of these controls.
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Klarstellung durch Schreiben BMEL an Länder ist: schnellstmöglich Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband ist: 31.05.2019 Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der Länder Zusätzlich dazu soll ein Leitfaden der Projektgruppe der AGTT erstellt werden. Eine entsprechende Sitzung dazu findet Ende Mai 2019 statt.
Klarstellung durch Schreiben BMEL an Länder vom .05.2019 Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband vom 28.05.2019 Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden nerhalb der Länder Zusätzlich dazu soll ein Leitfaden der Projektgruppe der AGTT erstellt werden. Eine entsprechende Sitzung dazu findet Ende Mai 2019 statt. e zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden der Länder wurden formiert. Der in der Projektgruppe der AG TT arbeitete Leitfaden ,,Probenahme und obenuntersuchung im tierischen benprodukterecht" wurde von der AGTT zur wendung in den Ländern beschlossen, 32. Sitzung ./25.09.2019, Kiel.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that information about the arrival of consignments of processed animal protein is notified to the Member State of origin, by means of TRACES, as requi…
To ensure that information about the arrival of consignments of processed animal protein is notified to the Member State of origin, by means of TRACES, as required by Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
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A number of guides are available to support the use of TRACES: - The FLI has prepared a guidance document with the most important questions and answers relating to the use of TRACES and a general instruction on the use of the DOCOM (commercial document) part of TRACES in case of trade in Category 1, 2 and 3 ABP and derived products. - In Bavaria, chapter 13.2 of the ABP manual gives detailed instructions on the use of TRACES in case of intra-EU trade of PAP including the obligatory notification back to the place of origin. Chapter 14.3 gives detailed instructions on the use of TRACES in case of export of PAP containing ruminant protein. There is no instruction on the requirement for TRACES notifications in case of intra-EU trade of OF/SI, however. - The training materials developed by Lower-Saxony (see finding 8) to support the technical use of TRACES are available on the website of the LAVES. 5.1.4 Conclusions on the system of official controls
The audit team noted that, although guidance/instructions (see finding 22) were established to this effect by the competent authorities, arrivals of consignments of PAP were not systematically confirmed by the German competent authorities to the competent authorities of the Member State of origin by means of TRACES, contrary to Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. In 2017 and in 2018, around 23% and 30%, respectively, of such arrivals were not notified back.
Inadequate checks on the implementation of requirements concerning confirmation of TRACES notifications of intra-EU trade of PAP and OF/SI negatively affect the reliability of the flow of information on the intra-EU trade of such products.
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Schreiben BMEL an Länder ist: schnellstmöglich Überarbeitung FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI ist: 31.05.2019 Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden nerhalb der Länder Frist: im Anschluss Aufnahme in die Schulungsinhalte der Länder; rtlaufend Auswertung durch FLI und Übersendung an Länder und BMEL Benachrichtigung der zuständigen Behörden erteljährlich über nicht erfolgte Bestätigungen durch e Länder ste Auswertung 15.06.2019
Schreiben BMEL an Länder vom 28.05.2019 Überarbeitung FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI Frist: 31.05.2019 Aufnahme in die Schulungsinhalte der Länder; rtlaufend Auswertung durch FLI und Übersendung an Länder und BMEL Benachrichtigung der zuständigen Behörden vierteljährlich über nicht erfolgte Bestätigungen durch die Länder swertung durch FLI vom 24.06.2019 e zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der nder wurden über die fehlenden Bestätigungen formiert. Nach der ersten an die Länder übersendeten swertung des FLI sind zahlreiche Bestätigungen für n Handel mit VTP in der EU von den llzugsbehörden vorgenommen worden. Die Vollzugsbehörden in den Ländern sind angehalten, zukünftig konsequent Bestätigungen über die Ankunft der Sendungen in TRACES gemäß Art. 48 (3) der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1069/2009 durchzuführen, wodurch eine weitere Verbesserung sichergestellt ist.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that the departure of consignments of organic fertilisers and soil improvers containing processed animal protein is notified in TRACES as required by …
To ensure that the departure of consignments of organic fertilisers and soil improvers containing processed animal protein is notified in TRACES as required by Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
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A number of guides are available to support the use of TRACES: - The FLI has prepared a guidance document with the most important questions and answers relating to the use of TRACES and a general instruction on the use of the DOCOM (commercial document) part of TRACES in case of trade in Category 1, 2 and 3 ABP and derived products. - In Bavaria, chapter 13.2 of the ABP manual gives detailed instructions on the use of TRACES in case of intra-EU trade of PAP including the obligatory notification back to the place of origin. Chapter 14.3 gives detailed instructions on the use of TRACES in case of export of PAP containing ruminant protein. There is no instruction on the requirement for TRACES notifications in case of intra-EU trade of OF/SI, however. - The training materials developed by Lower-Saxony (see finding 8) to support the technical use of TRACES are available on the website of the LAVES. 5.1.4 Conclusions on the system of official controls
The federal competent authority confirmed that intra-EU trade of consignments OF/SI containing PAP and/or MBM must be notified in TRACES, based on Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. In one Land visited, the competent authority stated that this requirement was not clear for them and they started to implement it only recently. In 2018, the majority of consignments of OF/SI containing PAP traded to other Member States were notified in TRACES. 5.2.3 Exports and imports of PAP
Inadequate checks on the implementation of requirements concerning confirmation of TRACES notifications of intra-EU trade of PAP and OF/SI negatively affect the reliability of the flow of information on the intra-EU trade of such products.
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Schreiben BMEL an Länder ist: schnellstmöglich Überarbeitung FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI ist: 31.05.2019 - Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der Länder Frist: im Anschluss an das Schreiben des BMEL - Aufnahme in die Schulungsinhalte der Länder; fortlaufend
- Schreiben BMEL an Länder vom 28.05.2019 - Überarbeitung FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI Frist: 31.05.2019 - Information der zuständigen Vollzugsbehörden innerhalb der Länder Frist: im Anschluss an das Schreiben des BMEL - Aufnahme in die Schulungsinhalte der Länder; fortlaufend
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that the arrival of consignments of processed animal protein containing ruminant proteins intended for export is confirmed at the point of exit from t…
To ensure that the arrival of consignments of processed animal protein containing ruminant proteins intended for export is confirmed at the point of exit from the EU and any seal checks carried out are recorded in TRACES, and that the competent authority responsible for carrying out official controls at the establishment from which the consignment originates, verifies the correct implementation of the applicable requirements of channelling procedure and checks whether the confirmation of the seal check carried out at the point of exit on each consignment of processed animal protein derived from ruminants that is intended for export is recorded, as required by Section E, Chapter V, Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
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The audit team visited a paper trader (see finding 10). The trader started its business in 2008 and it was registered based on Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 in December 2016. In 2018, the arrival to the BIP of approximately 10% of the export consignments containing PAP with ruminant protein traded by the operator was not confirmed in TRACES and no information was available on the seal check, contrary to the requirements of Section E, Chapter V, Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. Local official controls had not detected this problem during the last official inspection in January 2019. The audit team reviewed the documentation provided by the operator (invoice, bill of loading) proving that these consignments had arrived at the port indicated in TRACES. 5.2.2 Requirements for identification and traceability of PAP produced and traded to and from other Member States
The audit team identified several systematic shortcomings relating to TRACES notifications of consignments containing ruminant PAP intended for export from Germany to third countries and to the official controls in this regard: 11 Contrary to the requirements of fourth sentence of point 1(c) of Section E, Chapter V, of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, the arrival of significant numbers of consignments intended for export at the point of exit notified in TRACES was not confirmed by the relevant BIP in Germany. In cases where the consignments were intended for export via another Member State and the authorities of the exit point did not confirm the arrival of these consignments at their BIPs, the German competent authority had not sought confirmation of arrival from the authorities in that other Member State to satisfy itself that the German establishment under its control complied with the obligation of notification of the arrival of the consignment at the place of exit and that the consignment has actually arrived to that destination. Records of seal checks at BIPs (in Germany and in other Member States) were not available in TRACES in relation to a significant number of consignments originating in Germany, making it difficult for the relevant competent authorities to demonstrate that these checks have actually taken place. Contrary to the requirements of point 1(d) of Section E, Chapter V, of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, in processing plants visited exporting PAP containing ruminant protein to third countries, the competent authorities did not carry out official controls to verify that confirmation relating to the arrival of the export consignments to the point of exit was received through TRACES. Several consignments of PAP containing ruminant protein were incorrectly declared as being for technical use in TRACES. The competent authority explained during the audit that some of these consignments were not presented for seal checks at the BIPs because the producer was not aware of this legal requirement and accordingly these consignments had not been subjected to the channelling procedure applicable to consignments containing ruminant PAP intended for export. In several cases the operators declared designated points of entry as the points of exit in TRACES for export of consignments of PAP containing ruminant protein, contrary to the requirements of point 1(a) of Section E, Chapter V, of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. This non-compliance was not detected by the competent authorities. In several cases consignments intended for export arrived to another BIP, not the one which was notified in TRACES by the operator. This was not followed up by the competent authorities. Pre-notifications (see findings 43 and 44) containing information about the container numbers, seal numbers, date of arrival to the BIP were not systematically sent to the BIP notified in TRACES as the point of exit. And this was not followed up on by the competent authorities. In conclusion, the channelling requirements for export of consignments containing ruminant PAP are not always implemented in Germany in compliance with the requirements of Section E, Chapter V, of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. 12
Significant numbers of consignments of PAP which did not contain ruminant proteins were notified in TRACES (as "Mammalia-Ruminantia") although such consignments are not subject to official control in this regard at the point of exit. In several cases consignments produced in processing plants which are not approved for production of PAP containing ruminant protein (for example processing plants with only pig PAP processing lines) declared the species as Mammalia. These inconsistent declarations of the goods (animal species) in TRACES by the business operators created confusion at the points of exit, because based on the TRACES notification it was not clear to the relevant authorities whether it was required to confirm the arrival of these consignments and to carry out and record the seal check.
In 2018, 14 Category 3 export consignments were notified in TRACES as Category 1 and Category 2 products. The competent authority had identified these mistakes although the TRACES notifications were only corrected during the audit.
Considering the high number of missing confirmations on the arrival of consignments containing ruminant PAP from points of exit in Germany and in other Member States and the lack of control mechanisms in PAP processing plants to verify that the confirmation of the seal check at the point of exit had been received through TRACES, the German competent authorities could not always ensure that the channelling 14 procedure for export of PAP containing ruminant protein is adequately implemented.
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- Gespräch zwischen BMEL und TNP-Verband am 11.04.2019, um die Audit-Ergebnisse zu diskutieren: bislang wurde keine ausreichende Einigung erzielt - Die Länder stellen klar, dass grundsätzlich der Hersteller der für den Transport verantwortliche Unternehmer ist und die entsprechende Anmeldung an der GKS durchzuführen hat. - Die zuständigen Behörden überprüfen diese Verpflichtung regelmäßig und können dem o. g. Unternehmer, welcher die TRACES-Meldung durchgeführt hat, im Fall von Nicht-Einhaltung den TRACES-Zugang entziehen, entsprechend Artikel 46 Absatz 2 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1069/2009. - Auswertung von Kontrollen an Ausgangs-GKS in TRACES durch FLI und Übersendung an Länder und BMEL Benachrichtigung der zuständigen Behörden vierteljährlich über nicht erfolgte Bestätigungen chreiben BMEL an TNP-Verband: - Verpflichtung zur Anmeldung und Hinweis darauf, dass fehlerhafte TRACES-Meldungen und Änderungen zu korrigieren/annullieren sind; - Bei Änderung der Ausgangs-GKS: Erstellung neue TRACES-Meldung - Korrekte Angaben in der TRACES-Meldung - Bitte um Unterstützung der Mitglieder bei Erwerb der Sachkunde (TRACES). - Überarbeitung FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI - Prüfung, ob die Risikoanal
- Gespräch zwischen BMEL und TNP-Verband am 11.04.2019, um die Audit-Ergebnisse zu diskutieren: bislang wurde keine ausreichende Einigung erzielt Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband vom 28.05.2019 - Die Länder stellen klar, dass grundsätzlich zunächst der Hersteller der für den Transport und die entsprechende Anmeldung an der GKS verantwortliche Unternehmer ist. - Die zuständigen Behörden überprüfen diese Verpflichtung regelmäßig. - Auswertung von Kontrollen an Ausgangs-GKS in TRACES durch FLI und Übersendung an Länder und BMEL Benachrichtigung der zuständigen Behörden vierteljährlich über nicht erfolgte Bestätigungen Auswertung durch FLI vom 24.06.2019 - Schreiben BMEL an den TNP-Verband vom 28.05.2019 htung zur Anmeldung und Hinweis darauf, ehlerhafte TRACES-Meldungen und ngen zu korrigieren/annullieren sind; rung der Ausgangs-GKS: Erstellung neue -Meldung Angaben in der TRACES-Meldung Unterstützung der Mitglieder bei Erwerb chkunde (TRACES). FAQ/TRACES durch BMEL/FLI ie Risikoanalyse für die Siegelkontrolle undeseinheitlichen Verfahren erfolgen itung einheitlicher Kriterien ng: Die deutschen Hafen-GKS führen rtig Siegelkontrollen auf Grundlage einer e gemäß Nr. 1 Buchstabe c Absch
2018-63152018
Feed additives
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that feed business operators meet the requirements on hazard analysis and critical control points' (HACCP) system in accordance with Article 6 and 7 o…
To ensure that feed business operators meet the requirements on hazard analysis and critical control points' (HACCP) system in accordance with Article 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005, and that the competent authorities ensure the effectiveness of official controls in this regard, as required by Article 4(2(a)) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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At every establishment visited, the audit team checked the assessment of the operators' HACCP-plans by the feed inspectors. In many cases, the inspectors' assessment was sufficient. However, at six of 11 establishments visited, the audit team noted shortcomings in relation to adequacy of risk assessment for some ingredients used for the production of feed additives and for hazards which may arise during certain processing steps (predominantly contaminants of chemical origin, e.g., heavy metals, dioxins/polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), etc.). The failure of the operators to identify relevant hazards, as requested by Article 6(2(a)) of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005, was neither spotted by the inspectors met during the audit nor had these issues been identified in the previous inspection reports. In one case there was no feed additive- related HACCP-plan. This was correctly spotted by the inspector met but was not described in the reports from the three previous inspections of this facility (carried out by other inspectors). Absence of permanent written procedure(s) based on the HACCP principles is not in line with the requirements laid down by Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
The system of planning of inspections is based on appropriate risk-related factors and thus ensures that the official controls are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency. The effectiveness of the inspections, in terms of completeness of the operators' record-keeping and appropriateness of the retained samples, can be further enhanced by focused and comprehensive checks of traceability. There are opportunities for improvement in the assessment of the operators' HACCP-plans. The verification of the correctness of labelling is normally not a part of the routine inspections, which reduces the competent authorities' possibility to adequately verify that labelling requirements have been met by FeBOs. 6 In its response to the draft report the competent authority noted that point 3.2 of the feed control programme stipulates that the inspection must cover, inter alia, checking/examination of labelling, packaging and advertising. 8 5.2.2 Sampling 5.2.2.1 PLANNING OF OFFICIAL SAMPLING
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Checkliste für die amtliche Kontrolle des HACCP-Systems d ergänzt. Die amtliche Kontrolle des HACCP-Systems ichtlich eines Kontrollpunktes für die Qualitätskontrolle von s Rohstoffen, die der Betrieb für die Herstellung von Futtermittelzusatzstoffen verwendet, wird explizit aufgeführt.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that the official controls include verification that feed business operators' meet their obligations on traceability, especially in terms of completen…
To ensure that the official controls include verification that feed business operators' meet their obligations on traceability, especially in terms of completeness of the operators' record-keeping and appropriateness of the samples taken, as required by Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and sections on "Record-keeping" and "Quality control" of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
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The audit team observed that the examination of (ingredient/product) traceability is not included in every inspection, this was confirmed by the competent authorities in the Länder visited.
In general, the feed inspectors met showed good theoretical knowledge on the relevant legislative provisions laid down by Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. Nonetheless, at five establishments of 11 visited, traceability was inhibited by deficient record-keeping by the operators (absence of unique identification (batch number) for incoming ingredients, several identification numbers created for the same product during processing, identical identification numbers given to different final products, absence of system to unambiguously distinguish between different batches of the same ingredient in a continuous process). Such deficient record-keeping resulted in inadequate reconciliation of the documentation provided during the traceability exercises. In particular, information on the number of the batch or of the specific portion of production, in the case of continuous manufacture, was not always provided by the operators, which is not in line with the requirements laid down in the section on "Record-keeping"(2(b)(i)) in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. These shortcomings were rarely spotted by the inspectors met during the audit, nor had they been reflected in the previous inspection reports.
As for the operators' obligation to take samples of ingredients and of each batch of products manufactured and placed on the market or of each specific portion of production (in the case of continuous production) in sufficient quantity using a procedure pre-established by the manufacturer (hereinafter: retained samples), the audit team observed several samples in all of the establishments visited and noted that in many cases they could not be considered as adequate due to the absence of a pre- established written procedure (on taking of retained samples) by the operators, absence of sealing, and/or insufficient quantity. This is not in line with the requirements laid down by part "Quality control"(4) of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. Only the absence of the sealing was spotted by the majority of the inspectors met during the audit but only once had this been reflected as a non-compliance in the previous inspection reports examined by the audit team.
The system of planning of inspections is based on appropriate risk-related factors and thus ensures that the official controls are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency. The effectiveness of the inspections, in terms of completeness of the operators' record-keeping and appropriateness of the retained samples, can be further enhanced by focused and comprehensive checks of traceability. There are opportunities for improvement in the assessment of the operators' HACCP-plans. The verification of the correctness of labelling is normally not a part of the routine inspections, which reduces the competent authorities' possibility to adequately verify that labelling requirements have been met by FeBOs. 6 In its response to the draft report the competent authority noted that point 3.2 of the feed control programme stipulates that the inspection must cover, inter alia, checking/examination of labelling, packaging and advertising. 8 5.2.2 Sampling 5.2.2.1 PLANNING OF OFFICIAL SAMPLING
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s Der veröffentlichte Leitfaden zur Rückverfolgbarkeit im Futtermittelsektor und die Checkliste für die amtliche Kontrolle r Rückverfolgbarkeit werden ergänzt. Page: 1 rt ref. DG(SANTE)/2018-6315-MR of the audit carried out from 13 March their ingredients and traceability Action Proposed by the competent authority
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that official controls are designed and implemented in such a way as to allow the compliance of feed business operators with labelling requirements, s…
To ensure that official controls are designed and implemented in such a way as to allow the compliance of feed business operators with labelling requirements, stipulated by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and Chapter 4 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, to be verified consistently.
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The audit team noted that the majority of the inspectors met possessed very good knowledge on the relevant labelling requirements (see finding 27). However, only in a few cases did they consult relevant authorisation acts to identify additional labelling requirements.
For the vast majority of the labels examined by the audit team, the inspectors interviewed could identify the numerous deficiencies present (primarily absence of the name of the functional group, the directions for use and/or safety recommendations, the identification number (including one of the International Union of Biochemistry for enzymes), the batch reference number and/or the date of manufacture, the word "premixture", the active substance concentration/inclusion rate, the name of other substance(s) contained in the preparation, etc.). Nonetheless, labelling shortcomings were noted as non-compliance only in one of the previous inspection reports seen. The audit team could therefore conclude, and confirm in the interviews with the inspectors, that the inspection of labelling requirements is not generally carried out during the inspections.6 Conclusion on the planning and implementation of inspections
The system of planning of inspections is based on appropriate risk-related factors and thus ensures that the official controls are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency. The effectiveness of the inspections, in terms of completeness of the operators' record-keeping and appropriateness of the retained samples, can be further enhanced by focused and comprehensive checks of traceability. There are opportunities for improvement in the assessment of the operators' HACCP-plans. The verification of the correctness of labelling is normally not a part of the routine inspections, which reduces the competent authorities' possibility to adequately verify that labelling requirements have been met by FeBOs. 6 In its response to the draft report the competent authority noted that point 3.2 of the feed control programme stipulates that the inspection must cover, inter alia, checking/examination of labelling, packaging and advertising. 8 5.2.2 Sampling 5.2.2.1 PLANNING OF OFFICIAL SAMPLING
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die amtliche Kontrolle der Kennzeichnung von Futtermitteln rd eine Checkliste zur Verfügung gestellt. Im Kontrollbericht en die Überprüfung der Kennzeichnung, das Ergebnis, die ggf. eingeleitete Maßnahme und die Kontrolle des Maßnahmenvollzuges von Betriebsseite vermerkt.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that the staff carrying out official sampling follows the sampling requirements laid down by Article 1 and Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009. 10 …
To ensure that the staff carrying out official sampling follows the sampling requirements laid down by Article 1 and Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009. 10 In its response to the draft report the competent authority raised concern on in-house traceability and its assertion that the opinion of one member of the audit team in this regard went beyond the requirements laid down in EU law. The audit team acknowledge that the issue was not made sufficiently clear for the audit team during the closing meeting. The relevant finding 24 has been modified to clearly reflect the position of the audit team. 13
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In the Land where the official samples are taken by technicians, in three of five interviews held, the samplers did not correctly identify the minimum number of incremental samples to be taken due to their erroneous identification of the sampled portion, which resulted in fewer incremental samples than required by part 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009. In addition, the alternative method of sampling applied was not fully described and documented in the sampling protocol as required by part 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009. This is not in line with the requirements laid down by Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
The system in place for planning of official sampling is effective and risk-based. However, its effectiveness is weakened by the fact that the representativeness of the sampling, and thus samples' legal and analytical validity, is not always ensured. 8 In its response to the draft report the competent authority noted that the technicians are official samplers trained for official sampling and hold an agriculture master's certificate. 10 5.2.3 Actions taken on non-compliances
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Die Formulare für die Probenahmeprotokolle werden erweitert. enommen werden Felder für Angaben durch Ankreuzen im Zusammenhang mit der Bildung einer Teilpartie bei der Beprobung. Damit kann der bisher vorgesehene handschriftliche Vermerk im Probenahmeprotokoll entfallen. Page: 2 rt ref. DG(SANTE)/2018-6315-MR of the audit carried out from 13 March their ingredients and traceability ion Proposed by the competent authority
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that feed business operators, placing non-authorised (in the EU) feed additives/premixtures on non-EU countries' market, meet the requirements laid do…
To ensure that feed business operators, placing non-authorised (in the EU) feed additives/premixtures on non-EU countries' market, meet the requirements laid down by Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002.
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At another establishment (visited), the audit team was not provided with any sufficient evidence that the competent authorities of the non-EU countries of destination had 11 expressly agreed on the products to be exported. The documentation presented did not contain the name of the issuing body (i.e. competent authority) and it was thus impossible to consider it as a documentation issued by competent authorities of the non- EU countries of destination.9 The audit team noted that records of previous inspections did not contain any non-compliance in this regard. Conclusion on establishments producing/trading non-authorised (in the EU) feed additives but are exporting or re-exporting them from the EU to a non-EU country
In one establishment of the two covered during the audit, official controls did not identify that the competent authorities of the relevant non-EU countries had not expressly agreed to the placing on their territory of non-authorised (in the EU) feed additives/premixtures.
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der Jahrestagung der Futtermittelüberwachungskräfte 2019 ie gute Praxis bei der amtlichen Kontrolle von mittelbetrieben im Zusammenhang mit der Ausfuhr von termittelzusatzstoffen, die in der EU nicht zugelassen sind, sichtlich der Einhaltung der Anforderungen gemäß Artikel 12 Verordnung (EG) Nr. 178/2002 Vorschriften für dieses Verfahren vorgestellt. Die Kontrollanforderungen werden im ördeninternen Informationssystem FIS/VL hinterlegt. Page: 3
2018-63262018
Import control system (live animals, food of animal and non-animal origin)
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that the checks of animals in the BIP Berlin-Tegel airport take place in the BIP facilities for live animals as required by Article 4(1) and (2) of Di…
To ensure that the checks of animals in the BIP Berlin-Tegel airport take place in the BIP facilities for live animals as required by Article 4(1) and (2) of Directive 91/496/EEC.
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Whilst the facilities and equipment for animals are in compliance with the legal requirements, the checks of commercial consignments of animals (experimental animals, insects and ornamental aquatic animals) had been carried out in the corridor of the BIP facilities used for checking products of animal origin instead of in the available facilities for animals. 2 Facilities for non-human consumption at this site were not checked during the audit. 3 The authorities informed the audit team that this BIP will close in the near future. 11 Conclusions on the suitability of BIP facilities
In general the facilities of the BIPs at Bremen port and Berlin-Tegel airport comply with the legal requirements for import controls. However, the fact that checks on some animals were not performed in the appropriate facilities of the BIP at Berlin-Tegel could compromise the effective implementation of checks on these animals4.
2018-64122018
Animal health - avian influenza
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Rekommendation 1. To align surveillance for early detection of avian influenza with EU requirements on the mandatory notification and diagnosis of suspicions of the disease, in p…
To align surveillance for early detection of avian influenza with EU requirements on the mandatory notification and diagnosis of suspicions of the disease, in particular ensuring that: surveillance carried out by the private sector is framed by adequate quality and operational standards set out by the competent authority. 23 suspected outbreaks of avian influenza are investigated and confirmed promptly so that control measures may be applied without delay in order to effectively prevent the spread of the disease beyond restricted areas. Articles 5, 10, 11, 16, 50 and 51 (point 3) of, and Annexes VIII (points 1 and 3) and X (point 6) to Directive 2005/94/EC. Chapters III and IV of the EU Diagnostic Manual. Article 7 of Decision 2017/263/EU. Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Based on conclusions (29) and (30), and associated findings (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12).
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that only laboratories officially designated, which operate in accordance with EU requirements on diagnosis of avian influenza (e.g. accreditation of …
To ensure that only laboratories officially designated, which operate in accordance with EU requirements on diagnosis of avian influenza (e.g. accreditation of the laboratory tests they use, under the coordination and supervision of the national reference laboratory) are used for laboratory testing to detect the presence of avian influenza in poultry or other captive birds. Articles 50 and 51 of, and Annex VIII (points 1 and 3) to Directive 2005/94/EC. The EU Diagnostic Manual. Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Based on conclusion (44), and associated findings (40) and (41).
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that derogations to the restriction measures in force in protection and surveillance zones are only granted when all EU requirements are fully met. In…
To ensure that derogations to the restriction measures in force in protection and surveillance zones are only granted when all EU requirements are fully met. In particular, to ensure that any laboratory testing necessary for granting those derogations is carried out only by laboratories officially designated for diagnosis of avian influenza, and that pre-movement clinical inspections of flocks applying for those derogations are always carried out by official veterinarians. Articles 25 and 26 of Directive 2005/94/EC. Chapter IV (points 8.9 and 8.10) of the EU Diagnostic Manual. Based on conclusion (58), and associated finding (56).
2018-64452018
Animal welfare - taildocking of pigs
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Rekommendation 1. To correct the errors in the transposition of Council Directive 2008/120/EC into 2. national legislation relating to the feeding regimes laid down in Point 6 of…
To correct the errors in the transposition of Council Directive 2008/120/EC into 2. national legislation relating to the feeding regimes laid down in Point 6 of Chapter I,
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To correct the errors in the transposition of Council Directive 2008/120/EC into national legislation relating to the feeding regimes laid down in Point 6 of Chapter I, Annex I of Directive 2008/120/EC and the omission of the exemplary list of enrichment materials listed in Point 4 of Annex 1 of Chapter I of Directive 2008/120/EC. Conclusions 50, 81. Findings 3, 6, 73, 74.
2018-64782018
Import controls for plant health
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that meticulous plant health checks can be, and are, carried out on a representative sample of each consignment of regulated plants and plant products, s…
Ensure that meticulous plant health checks can be, and are, carried out on a representative sample of each consignment of regulated plants and plant products, so as to ensure that plants, plant products and other objects are not contaminated by harmful organisms, as required by Article 13(1)(i) of Directive 2000/29/EC. to 92.
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However, the samples applied in the majority of cases at Frankfurt Airport are significantly smaller than those suggested in ISPM 31 to achieve the level of reliability set out in the Compendium, and necessary to reasonably conclude that the plants and 19 plant products are not contaminated with harmful organisms, as required by Article 13(1)(i) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
The import checks in Germany are carried out meticulously, in line with either national or local guidelines. The effectiveness of the plant health checks carried out at the two main points of entry for plants and plant products is compromised though, by the size of the samples taken for 'non-ISPM 31' checks at Frankfurt Airport, which significantly reduce the probability of detecting any harmful organisms that are present, and the reduced checks of regulated commodities at peak times, at Hamburg port, which is not in line with EU legislation.
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on Die Empfehlung bezieht sich insbesondere auf die Beobachtung in den Bundesländern Hamburg und Hessen. Nachfolgend sind die Stellungnahmen dieser beiden Pflanzengesundheitsdienste aufgeführt. Zudem hat die Empfehlung bundesweite Bedeutung, so dass vorgesehen ist, das Thema der repräsentativen Stichprobe, sowohl auf der jährlichen Sitzung der Fachreferenten Pflanzengesundheit als auch im Rahmen des Workshops für Pflanzengesundheitsinspektoren anzusprechen. Antwort Hamburg: Hamburg wird im Rahmen einer Geschäftsprozessoptimierung überprüfen, inwieweit Personalengpässe in Spitzenzeiten besser aufgefangen werden können. Darüber hinaus erfolgt parallel dazu eine Kalkulation des zusätzlichen Personalbedarfs für die Umsetzung der Verordnungen (EU) 2017/625 und 2016/2031. Antwort Hessen: Hessen führt die Untersuchungen weiterhin nach einem eigenen risikobasierten System, unter Einbeziehung des IPPC ISPM 31 Standards durch. Es werden 100 % der beschaupflichtigen Sendungen untersucht und soweit es die personellen Kapazitäten erlauben, werden zeitweise auch nicht beschaupflichtige Sendungen mit einbezogen. Zum Inkrafttreten der neuen einschlägigen Verordnungen (EU) 2017/625 und 2016/2031 am
on Die Empfehlung bezieht sich insbesondere auf die Beobachtung in den Bundesländern Hamburg und Hessen. Nachfolgend sind die Stellungnahmen dieser beiden Pflanzengesundheitsdienste aufgeführt. Zudem hat die Empfehlung bundesweite Bedeutung, so dass vorgesehen ist, das Thema der repräsentativen Stichprobe, sowohl auf der jährlichen Sitzung der Fachreferenten Pflanzengesundheit als auch im Rahmen des Workshops für Pflanzengesundheitsinspektoren anzusprechen. Antwort Hamburg: Hamburg wird im Rahmen einer Geschäftsprozessoptimierung überprüfen, inwieweit Personalengpässe in Spitzenzeiten besser aufgefangen werden können. Darüber hinaus erfolgt parallel dazu eine Kalkulation des zusätzlichen Personalbedarfs für die Umsetzung der Verordnungen (EU) 2017/625 und 2016/2031. Hamburg wird die geforderten Pflanzengesundheitskontrollen bis zum 31.12.2019 umsetzen. Antwort Hessen: Hessen führt die Untersuchungen weiterhin nach einem eigenen risikobasierten System, unter Einbeziehung des IPPC ISPM 31 Standards durch. Es werden 100 % der beschaupflichtigen Sendungen untersucht und soweit es die personellen Kapazitäten erlauben, werden zeitweise auch nicht beschaupflichtige Sendungen mit einbezoge
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that the inspection guidelines available to the responsible official bodies are up-to-date, in line with Article 1 and Item 1(a) of the Annex to Directiv…
Ensure that the inspection guidelines available to the responsible official bodies are up-to-date, in line with Article 1 and Item 1(a) of the Annex to Directive 98/22/EC.
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The LPPS also issue guidance for performing import checks, which is more tailored to the trade at individual points of entry. This includes formal guidance, issued by the LPPS itself, as well as informal guidance, shared between inspectors to assist in interpreting import requirements and legislation, or the Compendium. During visits to the points of entry, the audit team noted that: Sampling guidance had been issued for performing checks of low-risk commodities ('non-ISPM 31' checks see section 5.4.4 below) at Frankfurt airport, which differed significantly to that established in the Compendium, and ISPM 31; Guidance on EU import requirements was being used by inspectors at one point of entry. This was developed locally, based on guidance developed by another point of entry. Both guidelines were undated and did not include recent changes in EU legislation and import requirements.
Inspectors have access to instructions and guidelines for import controls, in line with Article 1, and Item 1(a) of the Annex, to Directive 98/22/EC. However, the local guidance for inspection and national legislation maintained at some points of entry were not up-to-date, as required by that same legislation.
This is however undermined by the resources available for performing checks at the key points of entry and the use of locally issued guidelines that are not up-to-date.
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cial Die Pflanzengesundheitsdienste stellen sicher, dass die x to Phytosanitären Inspektoren unmittelbar über die durch die EU Page: 1 ber 2019 report ref. DG(SANTE)/2018-6478-MR of the audit carried out from 22 May plant health by the competent authority fentlichten Änderungen und Ergänzungen der itlichen Regelungen informiert werden. Die en im Rahmen der regelmäßig stattfindenden gen und internen Weiterbildungen über den der Regelungen informiert und auf die es Arbeitsmaterials (Leitfäden und Regelungen) em ist das Kompendium jedem Inspektor lich. Das gilt genauso für die rechtlichen flanzenbeschau, welche über die Internet-Seite gesundheit zur Verfügung stehen. rden unmittelbar umgesetzt. einem Rundschreiben an die enste aller Bundesländer darauf hinweisen, dass n fortlaufend hinsichtlich ihrer Aktualität zu gf. zu aktualisieren sind.
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Rekommendation 3. Ensure that, following completion of the import checks, phytosanitary certificates are endorsed with a 'visa', together with its denomination and the date of pr…
Ensure that, following completion of the import checks, phytosanitary certificates are endorsed with a 'visa', together with its denomination and the date of presentation of the document, as required by Article 13c(3) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
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The audit team checked the records and observed documentary checks being carried out by LPPS inspectors at Frankfurt and Cologne-Bonn airports and Hamburg seaport and noted that: The inspectors had a good knowledge of the documentary requirements and were familiar with the additional declaration requirements of the consignments; The checks were sufficient to ensure that the phytosanitary certificates complied 17 with the provisions of Article 13a(3) and (4) of Directive 2000/29/EC, which is in line with Article 13(1)(ii) of the same Directive; Following completion of the documentary checks, the original phytosanitary certificates and the accompanying documents were retained by the LPPS and securely stored. The certificates were not however marked with a `visa' of the responsible official body, together with its denomination and the date of presentation of the document as required by Article 13c(3) of Directive 2000/29/EC; In the event of a non-compliance, the phytosanitary certificates had been cancelled and endorsed with a red triangle stamp in line with points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 13c(7) of Directive 2000/29/EC. 5.4.3 Identity checks
Phytosanitary certificates are not systematically endorsed with a 'visa' of the responsible official body, following completion of the checks as required by EU legislation. However the risks arising from this are mitigated by the secure storage of the original documents, which effectively prevents their misuse.
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y Nach Rückmeldung der auditierten Bundesländer Hamburg und ion and Hessen erfolgt in diesen Bundesländern die Anbringung eines (3) of Sichtvermerks entsprechend den Vorgaben des Artikels 13 c (3) 000/29/EG. Der Sichtvermerk besteht aus einem mit der Bezeichnung der Dienststelle sowie des olle und wird vom Inspektor abgezeichnet. die Abfertigungsnummer aus dem System PGZ- eugnis notiert. tzdienst Nordrhein-Westfalen hat bisher auf die Sichtvermerks verzichtet. Die Originale der itszeugnisse werden am Ende der durch den Pflanzenschutzdienst einbehalten und n 2 Jahren aufbewahrt. Dadurch wird die Page: 2 ber 2019 report ref. DG(SANTE)/2018-6478-MR of the audit carried out from 22 May plant health ein 13 c (3) der ugnis itsdienste in tzdienste c (3) der armonisierte Page: 3
y Nach Rückmeldung der auditierten Bundesländer Hamburg und ion and Hessen erfolgt in diesen Bundesländern die Anbringung eines (3) of Sichtvermerks entsprechend den Vorgaben des Artikels 13 c (3) der Richtlinie 2000/29/EG. Der Sichtvermerk besteht aus einem Eingangsstempel mit der Bezeichnung der Dienststelle sowie des Datums der Kontrolle und wird vom Inspektor abgezeichnet. Page: 2 2019 report ref. DG(SANTE)/2018-6478-MR of the audit carried out from 22 May plant health Action Proposed by the competent authority Zusätzlich wird die Abfertigungsnummer aus dem System PGZ- Online auf dem Zeugnis notiert. Der Pflanzenschutzdienst Nordrhein-Westfalen hat bisher auf die Anbringung eines Sichtvermerks verzichtet. Die Originale der Pflanzengesundheitszeugnisse werden am Ende der Einfuhrkontrolle durch den Pflanzenschutzdienst einbehalten und für die Dauer von 2 Jahren aufbewahrt. Dadurch wird die missbräuchliche Verwendung dieser Dokumente bisher wirkungsvoll verhindert. Der Pflanzenschutzdienst Nordrhein-Westfalen wird sein Vorgehen dahingehend ergänzen, dass in Zukunft ein Sichtvermerk entsprechend der Vorgaben des Artikel 13 c (3) der Richtlinie 2000/29/EG auf dem Pflanzengesundheits
2017-60772017
PDO, PGI and TSG for agricultural products and foodstuffs
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that the recently implemented risk based controls observed in one Land visited (or other appropriate risk based models) continue to be implemented where …
Ensure that the recently implemented risk based controls observed in one Land visited (or other appropriate risk based models) continue to be implemented where required to ensure a harmonised and coordinated approach to monitoring the use of registered names to describe products placed on the market, as established in Article 38 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
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In all Länder visited the market controls of PDO/PGI/TSG are undertaken by the local level food safety inspectors. These market controls are focussed on food safety issues and PDO/PGI/TSG is a relatively low priority. There was no systematic risk based approach to market controls in place which is not in compliance with Article 38 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
There was no systematic risk based approach to market controls in place at the time of the audit which fails to ensure that PDO/PGI/TSG on the market are in compliance with the requirements of the legislation. 5.2.4 Procedures and Performance of Official Control Activities Legal Requirements Articles 12, 13(1), 23, 24(1), 36(3), 44 and 46(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014, in particular Article 1. Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014, in particular Article 4. Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. Articles 8(1), 9 and 10(2)(b)(vi) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 Findings
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cess Baden-Württemberg Als Kontrollen gemäß Art. 38 der VO (EU) Nr. 1151/2012 werden in Baden-Württemberg im Rahmen der Routinekontrollen der allgemeinen Lebensmittelüberwachung diese spekte (Überwachung der Verwendung von Namen auf dem Markt) mit wechselnder Schwerpunktsetzung neben anderen Kontrollaspekten stichprobenartig mit überprüft. Darüber hinaus können auch anlassbezogen Kontrollen durchgeführt werden. Als Kriterium ist neben weiteren Kontrollaspekten der amtlichen Lebensmittelüberwachung a. der Täuschungsschutz und die richtige Kennzeichnung, Verfälschung und Ursprung der Ware zu berücksichtigen. Somit fließen z. B. mögliche Erkenntnisse über Lebensmittel, die mit einer falschen Ursprungsbezeichnung in den Verkehr gebracht werden, grundsätzlich in die Risiko-orientierte Kontroll- und Probenplanung ein. Im Rahmen der anstehenden Umsetzung der VO(EU) 2017/625 werden die uständigkeiten für die Kontrollen gemäß Art. 38 der VO(EU) Nr.1151/2012 (sowie gemäß VO (EG) Nr. 110/2008) in Baden-Württemberg neu geregelt. Nach der Umsetzung wird das Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe eine landesweite Koordinationsfunktion im Hinblick auf die Planung und Durchführung der ntrolltätigkeiten im
2017-61072017
Animal Welfare - Transport
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Rekommendation 1. To correct the current system for approving vehicles for transport of bovine animals so that the suitability of the vehicles' drinking systems for different cat…
To correct the current system for approving vehicles for transport of bovine animals so that the suitability of the vehicles' drinking systems for different categories of bovines (weaned versus unweaned calves), required by Annex I, Chapter VI, point 2.2 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, is identifiable from the vehicle approval certificates. rd bullet.
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The Animal Welfare Working Group (Arbeitsgruppe fur Tierschutz) of the working groups for Consumer Health Protection (Landerarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucherschutz Arbeitsgruppen) is the major driver in the development of inter-Länder documented procedures for official controls on animal welfare. The presidency rotates according to the selection of a new presidency Land, with the Federal level invited to the working group meetings.
Regarding the vehicle's conditions: The stocking density (Annex I, Chapter III, point 2.1 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005) is checked during the administrative checks, and verified during loading; Local competent authorities generally require a technical opinion from vehicle test engineers from semi-private accredited vehicle inspection and certification bodies and, taking into account the specialised technical knowledge required this is considered a good practice. In the two Länder visited all local CAs except one, followed this procedure. BVL confirmed that the local authorities in some other Länder inspect and approve vehicles without this specialised technical opinion. When renewing the 5-year approval (Article18 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005) the full range of checks carried out for a new vehicle approval is also performed; Neither of the Länder visited had issued vehicle approval certificates with a distinction between categories of bovine animals (e.g. Adult cattle, weaned/unweaned calves). Approval certificates state simply "Bovine animals" without indicating if the vehicles are appropriate for unweaned calves. Therefore unweaned calves may be transported on vehicles that are inadequate for this category of animal, with the biggest risk being their inability to access liquids due to unsuitable drinking devices (Annex I, Chapter VI, point 2.2 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005); However, one of the Länder visited provided evidence of making that distinction between categories of pigs (approval certificate was for `pigs and piglets'); The main section of the Handbook about vehicle approval also does not refer to unweaned calves. One annex to the Handbook does explicitly mention unweaned 7 calves in connection with approval while this distinction is not made in the Handbook template for the vehicle certificate.
The current system for certification of approved vehicles does not sufficiently distinguish the types of vehicle appropriate for different categories of bovine animals. As a result unweaned calves may be transported in vehicles with unsuitable drinking devices and may not have access to liquid nor be fed, if necessary, during long distance journeys.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that contingency plans of transporters exporting live animals include measures to meet the animals' needs for bedding, feed and water in the eventuali…
To ensure that contingency plans of transporters exporting live animals include measures to meet the animals' needs for bedding, feed and water in the eventuality of unexpected long delays at the border as required by Articles 3(a) and 11(1)(b)(iv) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005.
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Contingency plans set up by transporters do not include adequate measures to provide bedding, feed and water to the animals in the eventuality of unexpected long delays at the border and the competent authorities do not require for that to be included. There are, therefore, inadequate assurances that the needs of animals blocked at the border can be met and that these animals are not caused unnecessary suffering.
2016-88002016
Xylella fastidiosa
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that a national contingency plan is established for the control of Xylella fastidiosa by 31 December 2016, as required by Article 3a of Commission Implem…
Ensure that a national contingency plan is established for the control of Xylella fastidiosa by 31 December 2016, as required by Article 3a of Commission Implementing Decision 2015/789/EU.
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At federal level, preparatory steps have been made under the leadership of the JKI for developing a contingency plan for Xf. A working group was set up with participation of diagnostic and plant health control experts from Bavaria, Thuringia, Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
The intention of the CAs is to elaborate a national contingency plan with annexes, dealing with the specific conditions of each Land. The first draft has already been prepared and it concentrates on the provisions for establishing the DA. The future steps 4 include the elaboration of the details of the plan, consultation with professional organisations and discussing this with the CAs of the Länder to obtain their agreement for publication and implementation.
The audit team noted that: Some elements of the existing contingency plans in Saxony and Thuringia are in line with some provisions of Article 3a of Decision 2015/789/EU. However, the plans cannot be considered as meeting the requirements of the Decision; It is unlikely that the national contingency plan will be finalised by 31 December 2016, the deadline set by Article 3a of Decision 2015/789/EU. 5.1.4 Communication and cooperation within the plant health services and with other authorities involved in controls
The delayed elaboration of the national Xf contingency plan may impact negatively on the implementation of the necessary measures in the case of possible future outbreaks.
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Wie im Bericht über das in Deutschland durchgeführte Audit in Kapitel 5.1.3 (Notfallpläne) dargestellt, wurden bereits verschiedene Schritte zur Erstellung eines nationalen Notfallplans für Xylella fastidiosa eingeleitet. Dazu gehört die Etablierung einer Arbeitsgruppe und die Erarbeitung eines ersten Entwurfs des Notfallplans. Durch das unerwartete Auftreten von Xylella fastidiosa in Pausa/Sachsen war es aber kurzfristig erforderlich sowohl auf Ebene des Bundes (Julius Kühn-Institut) als auch auf Ebene der betroffenen Bundesländer Sachsen und Thüringen erhebliche personelle Kapazitäten für die Planung, Koordination und Durchführung der entsprechend dem Durchführungsbeschluss 2015/789/EU notwendigen Überwachungs- und Ausrottungsmaßnahmen zu mobilisieren. Dies beinhaltete auch die Verbesserung und den Ausbau der diagnostischen Verfahren und Kapazitäten. Zwischenzeitlich wurden zudem im Wege einer Dringlichkeitsverordnung Maßnahmen zum Schutz gegen die Einschleppung und Ausbreitung im Hinblick auf Meldepflichten, Aufzeichnungen und, Aufbewahrung der Aufzeichnungen sowie spezielle Anforderungen zum Verbringen spezifizierter Pflanzen in nationales Rechts umgesetzt. Aufgrund der außerpl
As described in Chapter 5.1.3. (Contingency plans) of the report on the audit carried out in Germany, various steps have already been taken to prepare a national contingency plan for Xylella fastidiosa. These include establishing a working group and the preparation of a first draft of the contingency plan. The unexpected occurrence of Xylella fastidiosa in Pausa/Saxony necessitated the mobilisation at short notice of a significant number of personnel both at federal level (Julius Kühn Institute) and at the level of the affected Länder, Saxony and Thuringia, in order to plan, coordinate and implement the monitoring and eradication measures required by Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/789. This also involved improving and expanding diagnostic procedures and capacities. In the interim, measures to protect against the introduction and spread of the disease which relate to reporting obligations, records and record keeping, as well as special requirements concerning the movement of Page: 1 (updated) received 30 May 2017 ed by the competent authorities of Germany in response to Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8800- ober 2016 in order to evaluate the situation and official controls for Xylella f
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that in the buffer zone, in the framework of the annual surveys, visual inspections take place in each square of the grid split into 100m x 100m squares …
Ensure that in the buffer zone, in the framework of the annual surveys, visual inspections take place in each square of the grid split into 100m x 100m squares as required by Article 6(7) of Commission Implementing Decision 2015/789/EU.
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The LPPS of Saxony and Thuringia carried out surveys in the BZ, based on a grid split into 100 x 100 m squares, as required by Article 6(7) of Decision 2015/789/EU. At the time of the audit, Saxony had inspected 1,394, while Thuringia 2,535 squares, 9% and 16% of the squares in the BZ in their territory, respectively.
The 2016 surveys stopped in mid-October, because the appearance of autumn leaf colours made the recognition of symptomatic plants impossible. The audit team noted that due to the staff shortage and the available time the CAs were not able to complete the surveillance according to the provisions of the EU Decision.
The presence of Xf in the BZ was monitored with a methodology, in line with EU provisions and the most risky sites were prioritised. However, as the entire territory of the BZ was not checked, the absence of Xf has not yet been fully verified.
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ntwort Sachsen: x Nach Festlegung des abgegrenzten Gebietes wurde nach siver Beprobung der Befallszone im Juli 2016 mit den Sichtprüfungen in der Pufferzone begonnen. An 3 Tagen pro Woche waren zwei Teams mit je zwei Inspektoren des Pflanzenschutzdienstes im Einsatz. Die Kontrollen wurden bis zur beginnenden Herbstfärbung durchgeführt. Die Fortführung der Sichtprüfungen ist in dem Zeitraum von Mai bis September 2017 mit Kontrollschwerpunkt Juli/August vorgesehen. Die Kontrollen beginnen an der Grenze der Befallszone und umfassen eine visuelle Inspektion eines jeden Quadranten. Die Kontrollleistung wird ausgeschrieben und an eine geeignete Firma vergeben. Antwort Thüringen: Es ist vorgesehen, ab 2017 jährlich vollständig alle Kontrollquadranten einer Sichtprüfung zu unterziehen. Dafür ist beabsichtigt, die Sichtprüfungen auszuschreiben und an Page: 2 Anlage 1 t ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8800-MR of the audit carried out from 18 controls for Xylella fastidiosa qualifizierte Unternehmen zu vergeben. Entsprechende Ausschreibungen sind in Vorbereitung. Die Sichtprüfungen werden von den zuständigen Behörden überwacht. Bei Verdacht (Symptomauftreten) werden Proben genommen. Thüringen schafft aus
ply from Saxony: Once the demarcated area was established following intensive sampling in the infected zone, visual inspections in the buffer zone were commenced in July 2016. Two teams, each with two inspectors from the Plant Protection Service, worked on this three days a week. The checks continued to be carried out until the onset of autumn. The visual inspections are scheduled to be continued from May to September 2017, with a particular focus on the July/August period. The checks begin on the boundary of the infection zone and involve a visual inspection of every grid square. Performance of the checks will be outsourced to a suitable firm. Reply from Thuringia: From 2017 onwards it is planned to subject all grid squares to an annual visual Page: 3 (updated) received 30 May 2017 ed by the competent authorities of Germany in response to Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8800- ober 2016 in order to evaluate the situation and official controls for Xylella fastidiosa on Proposed by the competent authority ection. To this end, the intention is to ource the visual inspections to qualified s. Appropriate tenders are under aration. The visual inspections are tored by the competent authorities
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that official controls on the movement of specified plants guarantee the implementation of provisions of Article 9(1) of Commission Implementing Decision…
Ensure that official controls on the movement of specified plants guarantee the implementation of provisions of Article 9(1) of Commission Implementing Decision 2015/789/EU.
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The audit team noted during visits in nurseries and garden centres in the BZ that the operators: All have stocks of specified plants and market them all year around; Grow or keep the specified plants in open field or in non-vector-proof establishments; Do not carry out vector controls, the applied chemicals target the main pests of the plants, but not the xylem feeding vectors; Usually do not have detailed inventories of the specified plant stocks, their origin and time of arrival; Do not register their customers, however they stated that they are usually from the area and are informed about the movement restrictions; Are fully aware of the details of the EU legislation, including the list of host and specified plants, but they do not verify that the destination of their specified plant sales is in the BZ.
The audit team also noted that: LPPS inspectors of Saxony and Thuringia carry out some controls on the movement of specified plants in the nurseries and garden centres in the BZ; The customers of the nurseries and garden centres are not checked and no road controls are carried out; The implementation of movement restrictions relies mainly of the extensive public awareness measures (see chapter 5.5.1 and 5.1.5). The audit team therefore considers that the official controls cannot ensure that plants which have been grown for at least a part of their life in the DA are not moved out of that area. Conclusions on the movement control of specified plants
The implementation of movement restrictions relies mainly on public awareness. Little actual control of the sale/movement of specified plants takes place and the level of guarantee foreseen in the Decision 2015/789/EU may not be achieved.
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Antwort Sachsen: In der sächsischen Befalls- und Pufferzone befinden sich zwei Betriebe, die spezifizierte Pflanzen anbauen. Das Anbau- und Verbringungsverbot des Betriebes in der Befallszone wird 14- tägig kontrolliert. Das Verbringungsverbot des Betriebes in der Pufferzone wird mindestens zweimal im Jahr kontrolliert (Abgleich von vorliegender Dokumentation und tatsächlicher Bestandesgröße). Einen Verkauf von spezifizierten Pflanzen innerhalb der Pufferzone muss der Betrieb vor dem Verbringen bei der zuständigen Behörde anzeigen. Blumenläden u.a. Einzelhändler werden verpflichtet, die Kunden über das Verbringungsverbot spezifizierter Pflanzenarten zu informieren. Dazu werden auch entsprechende Flyer mit Hinweisen auf die Grenzen der Pufferzone, die durch Straßenschilder markiert ist, durch die zuständige Behörde zur Verfügung gestellt. Antwort Thüringen: Das Verbringen von angebauten spezifizierten Pflanzen aus dem abgegrenzten Gebiet heraus (in Thüringen: Pufferzone) ist verboten; Ausnahmegenehmigungen wurden nicht erteilt. Die Einhaltung des Verbringungsverbotes wird wie folgt kontrolliert: Es finden Analysen statt (Vermarktungssituation, Jungpflanzenproduktion), damit die Kont
from Saxony: e are two establishments in the infection buffer zones in Saxony which cultivate ified plants. The ban on cultivation and ments in the establishment in the ction zone is monitored every two weeks. movement ban applicable to the blishment in the buffer zone is monitored east once a year (comparison of available mentation with the actual quantity of k). The establishment must notify the etent authority of any sale of specified ts within the buffer zone prior to their ment. Flower shops, including retail Page: 4 (updated) received 30 May 2017 ed by the competent authorities of Germany in response to Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8800- ober 2016 in order to evaluate the situation and official controls for Xylella fastidiosa rity s of the uffer s, are f the zone) is ranted. , in ban ill ges, ck will ast out at ng Page: 5 (updated) received 30 May 2017 ed by the competent authorities of Germany in response to Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8800- ober 2016 in order to evaluate the situation and official controls for Xylella fastidiosa rity n orm ents are rea he events, een ert ng mit che von Page: 6 (updated) received 30 May 2017 ed by the competent authorities of Germany in respons
2016-88242016
National audit systems
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that independent scrutiny achieves the objectives of Article 4(6) 2. requirement as further described in Section 5.4 of the Annex to Commission Decisi…
To ensure that independent scrutiny achieves the objectives of Article 4(6) 2. requirement as further described in Section 5.4 of the Annex to Commission Decision 2006/677. Based on conclusion (25), and associated findings (22) and (23). To ensure better achievement of the objectives of Article 4(6) by coordinating the planning process across CA and in particular, in demonstrating (a) full coverage of various types of risks (b) full coverage of the scope of Regulation 882/2004 and in (c) providing a country-wide overview of such coverage including an overview of audit results. Based on conclusions (15, 38, 39, 40) and findings (10, 12, 33, 34 , 36)
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To ensure that independent scrutiny achieves the objectives of Article 4(6) requirement as further described in Section 5.4 of the Annex to Commission Decision 2006/677. Based on conclusion (25), and associated findings (22) and (23).
2016-88712016
Enhanced import controls
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that import manifests are checked at the BIPs Munich and Leipzig as required by Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
To ensure that import manifests are checked at the BIPs Munich and Leipzig as required by Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
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At BIP (and DPE) Leipzig, 98% of consignments are handled by the same operator who provides information concerning consignments prior to arrival for both products of animal and non-animal origin. For this operator, import manifests are checked by the official staff on a daily basis. No checks of manifests by the official staff or alternative systems are in place at the BIP for consignments handled by the other operators, which is not in line with Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) 136/2004. The competent authority informed the audit team that corrective actions will be initiated to include these checks on the consignments handled by the other operators (2%).3 2 In their response to the draft report, the competent authority noted that they agreed to this procedure because the freight companies and the authorities have different working hours. 3 In their response to the draft report, the competent authority noted that consignments from passenger aircraft have to be registered through enquiries with the airline. Measures are being agreed with the airlines at Leipzig 6
At BIP Munich, checks of manifests have not been carried out by the official staff since 2014 contrary to the requirements laid down in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004. The competent authority stated that a new IT tool is being developed to include such checks. It is planned that this system will be finalised and implemented by end 20164. Conclusions on the mechanisms to ensure that consignments are presented for import controls
Mechanisms are in place, supported by the system applied by the Customs authorities, to ensure that consignments requiring enhanced controls are presented for official controls. In one BIP visited such a mechanism is still under development and does not yet ensure that all consignments subject to enhanced controls will be identified.
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BY: 04. Damit die Manifestkontrolle zentral an der Grenzkontrollstelle durchgeführt werden kann, wird eine EDV Schnittstelle zwischen den entsprechenden Cargo- Firmen, die die Fracht am Flughafen München abwickeln und der Grenzkontrollstelle des Flughafen Münchens, benötigt. Die Vorbereitungen zur Einrichtung dieser Schnittstelle werden voraussichtlich Ende des 3. Quartals 2017 abgeschlossen sein. Mit den Manifestkontrollen wird unmittelbar danach begonnen werden. SN: Um eine 100 % Kontrolle aller Manifeste der am Flughafen Leipzig / Halle landenden Frachtmaschinen und Passagiermaschinen, die z.Z. auch Fracht transportieren, abzusichern, wurden alle am Flughafen ansässigen Airlines mit Schreiben vom 16.02.2017 durch die Leiterin der Grenzkontrollstelle auf die Vorlagepflicht der Manifeste hingewiesen. Die Manifeste werden nach der Kontrolle im System CCDMS der Behörde abgelegt.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that sampling takes place at Frankfurt and Leipzig DPEs and Munich BIP when required by the EU legislation (Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 885/201…
To ensure that sampling takes place at Frankfurt and Leipzig DPEs and Munich BIP when required by the EU legislation (Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 885/2014 and Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004).
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There is an established system that allows identity and physical checks of consignments subject to enhanced controls to be carried out as required and which ensures that 9 consignments are not released before satisfactory laboratory tests results are received. 5.3.3 Decision on the consignments and enforcement measures Legal requirements Articles 19, 21(3) and 54(3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, Article 5(1) of Directive 97/78/EC, Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 884/2014, Articles 8(2) and 13 of Regulation No 669/2009, Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 885/2014. Findings
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d BY: Die gesetzlichen Vorgaben des infuhrüberwachungsplanes sind bereits in 2016 vollumfänglich erfüllt worden. Dies wird auch zukünftig der Fall sein. HE: Zwischenzeitlich wurde eine elektronische Auswertung mit Soll-Ist-Wert-Vergleich aus der betriebseigenen Datenbank etabliert aus welcher der aktuelle Stand der Page: 1 of report ref. DG(SANTE)/2016-8871-MR of the audit carried out from 02 May controls Proposed by the competent authority nahmefrequenzen sowohl in Tabellenform als auch h abrufbar ist. Diese steht in Echtzeit allen iterinnen und Mitarbeitern zur Verfügung. ird die Einhaltung der Probenahmefrequenzen ine verantwortliche Person regelmäßig überwacht. en regelmäßige Besprechungen/Schulungen aller iterinnen und Mitarbeiter zu dieser Thematik führt. ndungen von Handelsware werden am Eingangsort separat erfasst. hmen, insbesondere bei Sendungen mit Tee, n gemäß den entsprechenden EU- orschriften. Hier werden 10% aller Sendungen mit Beprobung ausgewählt und an die ntersuchungsanstalt für das Gesundheits- und ärwesen Sachsen zur Untersuchung eingesandt. Page: 2
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gather information on the prudent use of antimicrobials in animals
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Rekommendation 1. Authorisation, distribution and storage 16. In Germany, antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products are available only on prescription from a veterinarian and i…
Authorisation, distribution and storage 16. In Germany, antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products are available only on prescription from a veterinarian and intended exclusively for use in the treatment of animals under the care of that veterinarian. BMEL informed the mission team that the rules on the prescribing and dispensing of such products by veterinarians are being actively discussed in Germany currently based on an opinion on veterinary dispensing law which concluded that the legal situation in this regard need not be amended. 17. In the case of food-producing animals, antibiotics can only be used by livestock holders following treatment instructions from a veterinarian and upon prescription. For food- producing animals the veterinarian can only dispense antibiotics which are not exclusively intended for local application to the livestock holder for 7 days, unless the authorisation conditions provide for a longer period of use (to avoid that livestock holders build up a stock of products without the veterinarian visiting the farm) whereas for other medicinal products available only on prescription this period is 31 days. The quantities of products dispensed and prescribed are required to be justifiable based on sound veterinary expertise, with the Federal drugs law and the Regulation on veterinary in-house pharmacies stating that the actions of veterinarians must be based on the current state of art of veterinary medicine. 18. A medicinal product may be used off-label in a therapeutic emergency pursuant to article 56a of the AMG. If a veterinary medicinal product is brought from another Member State or European Economic Area country in the event of a therapeutic emergency, it must be notified to the competent authority (pursuant to article 73 subpara. 3a of the AMG). No advance approval is issued by the competent authorities in such cases. Examples of recent off-label use communicated to the mission team included the introduction of a product containing doxycycline for use in cats in 2014 and 2015 and the use of a product containing bacitracin, neomycin and nystatin in dogs. Other examples included the use of products containing procaine benzylpenicillin and dihydrostreptomycin to treat horses. The mission team was informed by BVL that decisions on the import of a medicinal product from a non-EU country to treat animals in a therapeutic emergency lie within the decision-making competence of the Länder. 19. BVL informed the mission team that there is no monitoring programme for the off-label use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products in Germany. Checks on veterinary in- house pharmacies are performed nationwide by the individual Länder in accordance with a standardised checklist. The checklist seen by the mission team in the Land visited included questions such as: Does the veterinarian only prescribe and dispense veterinary medicinal products based on a sound diagnosis? Are there any microbiological results that would justify the choice of antibiotic? 5 Are medicinal products used/ repurposed only in accordance with the rules? 20. BVL was not aware of any other measures or initiatives going beyond the applicable national legislation for the purpose of restricting the off-label use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products. No central database exists to record any products used under special licence in animals (e.g. medicinal products intended for off-label use authorised for entry from another Member State or imported from a non-EU country). BVL stated that Länder authorities are responsible for this and BVL would only be contacted in an emergency situation for the provision of scientific advice. BVL stated that the use of human medicinal products by veterinarians would only be detected during inspections of veterinarians, and they could then be asked to justify their use.
Rekommendation 2. Special conditions applicable to critically important antimicrobials 21. Concerning the referral outcome specified in Commission Decision C(2010)4684 of 1 July …
Special conditions applicable to critically important antimicrobials 21. Concerning the referral outcome specified in Commission Decision C(2010)4684 of 1 July 2010 for veterinary medicinal products for food producing animals containing quinolones and/ or fluoroquinolones as active substances, BVL advised that there are no authorised products in Germany for which the product information has not yet been brought into line with this Commission Decision. The marketing authorisation holders for the veterinary medicinal products listed in Annex I to the Commission Decision have sent the updates to BVL in amendment notifications and in some cases the adjustments to the product information have been made as part of the renewal procedure. 22. Concerning the referral outcome specified in Commission Implementing Decision C(2012)182 of 13 January 2012 for veterinary medicinal products which contain the active substances cefquinome and ceftiofur, BVL advised that the marketing authorisation holders for the veterinary medicinal products listed in Annex I to the Implementing Decision have informed the BVL of the adjustments made to bring the product information into line with the Commission Decision in amendment notifications, and in some cases the adjustment has also been made as part of the renewal procedure. BVL advised the mission team that in Germany there is currently a veterinary medicinal product containing cefovecin. This preparation is authorised centrally, is intended exclusively for dogs and cats and therefore is not covered by the afore-mentioned Commission Decision. 23. Germany has guidelines for the prudent use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products (see section 4.3) which refer to the strict indication setting of 'antibiotic reserves' (in particular 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins). The guidelines state that these may be administered only under strict observation of the authorisation conditions, and only after a prior sensitivity check. For food-producing animals, the guidelines decree that the use of these antimicrobials should be reserved for the treatment of illnesses for which the administration of antimicrobials in other categories has shown, or is expected to show, little therapeutic effect. Since these are guidelines veterinarians are not legally obliged to follow them in practice, but are required to be able to justify their actions based on sound veterinary science. 6 24. As regards their authorisation and sales, there are currently no specific regulations or guidelines at national level for antimicrobials of particular significance for veterinary medicine (3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones and macrolides according to the 2012 World Health Organization list of highest priority CIAs). In Germany, there are no particular antimicrobials whose use is explicitly prohibited in animals. 25. A key elements paper concerning regulatory provisions for the use of antimicrobials in animals has been published by BMEL to amend the Ordinance on veterinary in-house pharmacies (Tierärztliche Hausapotheken-Verordnung (TÄHAV)). Consultations on this paper, as well as discussions regarding possible future restrictions on the use of CIAs in animals, are ongoing. Financial incentives offered by pharmaceutical companies for the prescribing and purchasing of medicines (including antimicrobials) by veterinarians are also being discussed in the context of antibiotic resistance and keeping the use of antibiotics to a minimum. 26. BMEL informed the mission team that the various Länder and stakeholders have been consulted on this elements paper, with a hearing scheduled for mid-May and it is hoped to complete the process by the end of 2016. Possible new elements may include restricting off-label use of antibiotics in some species, making antibiograms compulsory for the use of some antibiotics etc. 27. BVL stated that a complete ban on the use of certain critical antimicrobials in veterinary medicine clashes with animal welfare concerns. They consider that sick animals should be treated with these active substances if no other appropriate treatment is possible. 28. BMEL expressed some thoughts on the recently published Commission guidelines on prudent use (see section 3), for example the recommendation that the prescription and use of CIAs "should be duly documented and justified" is not considered to offer sufficient guidance to Member States on how this should be achieved in practice, thus not facilitating a harmonised approach across the EU. The recommendation to only source animals from a single farm was also considered to present a difficulty for the financial viability of small farms which have an important societal value in Germany.
Rekommendation 3. Monitoring and surveillance on the use of antimicrobials in animals 4.2.3.1 Use of antimicrobials in animals 29. Data on the volumes of veterinary medicinal pro…
Monitoring and surveillance on the use of antimicrobials in animals 4.2.3.1 Use of antimicrobials in animals 29. Data on the volumes of veterinary medicinal products sold to veterinarians are entered into a database by wholesalers and retailers, based on the Verordnung über das datenbankgestützte Informationssystem über Arzneimittel (Regulation on the computerised medicinal product information system) of the German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information (Deutsche Institut für Medizinische Dokumentation und Information (DIMDI)). BVL publish a report based on these data, classified by region and individual substance classes. The volumes of products dispensed are categorised according to a number of geographic regions based on the first 7 two digits of the postal code of the veterinary in-house pharmacy. Therefore, although the total quantities of veterinary medicines (antibiotics) sold to all the veterinary practices in the area can be identified, individual practices cannot be identified for data protection reasons. The activities of some practices would also extend beyond Federal and State borders in some cases. Consequently, there is no direct link in this database between sales to veterinary practices and use of such veterinary medicinal products on holdings, although the overall flows of goods can be discerned. The mission team was informed by the Land authorities that since premixes are not included in the list of products in DIMDI, figures on their overall use in Germany are not available. 30. As part of the 16th amendment of the AMG applicable across Germany, a new system was introduced to compare medication use on fattening farms based on a benchmarking system. 31. This "antibiotic minimisation concept" and accompanying antibiotic database have been introduced as of July 2014 for turkey, broiler, pig and cattle farms (excluding laying hens, breeding turkeys, broiler parent and grandparent flocks, sows, pre-weaning piglets, suckling calves and dairy cows). Data on the total use of antibiotics during each six month period are entered by the farmer or an appointed third party, into the database. 32. The sources of the data are treatment records held on the farm, dispensing by the veterinarian, number of animals present on the farm at the start of the six month period in question and numbers of animal additions, removals, deaths etc. 33. Every six months a bi-annual holding treatment frequency is calculated for each farm based on the average number of animals held on the farm, number of animals treated, number of days a treatment is effective and number of antibiotic active substances administered during each treatment (despite concerns being expressed by some stakeholders on the data protection implications of such a database being developed). No higher weighting is given to any particular class of antimicrobials, such as CIAs. The mission team was informed that the quantity of medicine used is immaterial to the treatment frequency index calculation. A medicine containing three antibiotic active substances will be counted three times for the purpose of calculating the bi-annual holding treatment frequency. 34. The local competent authorities in individual Land calculate the treatment frequency per farm, based on the data submitted and a calculation methodology published in the Federal Gazette (number of treated animals multiplied by the number of days a treatment continues to be effective for each active substance in the medicine, divided by the average number of animals kept on the farm). These data are forwarded to BVL as anonymised information and relevant indicators for the whole of Germany are then calculated for the six month period in question (median and third quartile figures). 35. Data are classified in the following animal categories covered by the scheme: fattening turkeys, broilers, pigs under 30 kg, pigs over 30 kg, fattening cattle over 8 months and fattening cattle under 8 months. Small farms are excluded from the scheme: minimum 8 thresholds for the notification of data are 1 000 fattening turkeys, 10 000 broilers, 250 pigs under 30 kg, 250 pigs over 30 kg, 20 fattening cattle under 8 months and 20 fattening cattle over 8 months. A tolerance of plus or minus 5 kg is allowed in each weight category for pigs. 36. These data allow the monitoring authorities to assess the usage frequency for antimicrobials and compare farms against overall usage patterns. An individual authority can also only view the data on holdings which fall within its remit, not on holdings in other regions. 37. Within two months of the Federal data indicator being published, farmers are required to compare this national indicator with their own treatment frequency figure. If the farmer is above the median they should discuss the possible causes for this level of antibiotic use with their veterinarian. 38. Farmers in the top 25% of treatment frequencies are required to produce an action plan, normally in conjunction with their veterinarian, and submit this to the competent authorities on how the use of antibiotics on the farms could be decreased, for example through disease prevention, increased biosecurity and hygiene, use of diagnostics, antibiograms, vaccination, avoiding group treatments with antibiotics, improved feeding or reducing stocking density etc. (also making sure that any proposed decreased use of antimicrobials is not at the expense of animal health or welfare). No absolute targets for antibiotic use have been established, rather the use is benchmarked against other comparable farms. 39. The competent authorities receive the action plans and may assess them as part of risk- based monitoring. They may impose measures on the farm where necessary, for example to improve feeding, hygiene, reduce stocking density etc., to bring down the frequency of antibiotic treatments. The Land authorities advised the mission team that veterinarians had reported that this system of recording and obligation for action plans etc. had encouraged some farmers to accept the use of vaccinations on their farms, despite previous concerns regarding the costs of such vaccines. 40. For the Land visited by the mission team, it was found that the national median figures for cattle for fattening over and under 8 months of age for the 6 month period reviewed were zero, meaning that 50% of these farms reported zero antibiotic treatments for this period. The third quartile figure for cattle over 8 months was also zero, meaning that 75% of these farms reported zero treatments. Since this database was introduced there has been a trend towards decreased reported use of antibiotics and an increase in the number of farmers reporting zero treatments. 41. For a 6 month reporting period concluding 31 December 2015, by 14 January 2016 the figures on animal population and antibiotic usage should be entered into the database, by 28 February the Land should transmit the data to BVL, by 31 March the national indicators should be published, by 31 May individual farmers should have compared the data for their farm with the national indicators and produced (if required) by 31 July an 9 action plan on how to reduce antibiotic use on the farm. A corresponding cycle of data submission and reporting etc. occurs twice a year for each six month period. 42. A report on the operation of this scheme is required to be submitted to the German Parliament on 1 April 2019, in part to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the measures taken. 43. The Land authorities advised the mission team that the inclusion of dairy cows, or not, in this initiative had been a politically sensitive topic in Germany. They also expressed the concern that the administration of some antibiotic treatments might be brought forward to the pre-weaning stage for piglets or suckling stage for calves as these treatments would then not need to be recorded in the database. 44. Model or demonstration farms have been set up which farmers can visit or view online to identify good practices and increase their competence and awareness. 45. Under DART 2020 an internet-based management and database tool VetMAB has been developed which allows veterinarians to enter their own data on the use of antibiotics etc. and compare this with data from their peers. 46. BfR informed the mission team of various initiatives currently taking place under DART 2020 to record and assess the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance monitoring, as well as epidemiological studies, research on the resistance of pathogens and its causes etc. 47. A research project VetCAb had considered the quantities and frequency of application of antibiotics administered or prescribed by participating veterinarians, and how to record the administration of medicines to farm animals on farm or in the dispensing veterinary practices. Building on these experiences, the VetCAb Sentinel research project is now keeping a constant record of the nature, quantity and frequency of antibiotic application, including the indications thereof, at a representative number of holdings. The therapeutic index can then be calculated (a different formula for the calculation is used in the antibiotic minimisation concept, and another therapeutic index is used by an industry quality assurance scheme QS (Qualität und Sicherheit: Quality and Safety for food). 48. A BVL-sponsored database VETIDATA developed by the University of Leipzig allows veterinarians to search through all authorised veterinary medicinal products by species, active substance, provides details of the underlying legislation etc., thus facilitating veterinarians in selecting an available product to be used and facilitating the more prudent use of antimicrobials. The mission team was informed that there are more than eight thousand registered users of this database. 49. An industry monitoring scheme QS covering inter alia the use of antibiotics in the pig and poultry sectors is also in operation. The mission team was informed that some data from this scheme, although shared with the competent authorities and veterinary organisations, is as yet unpublished and so considered confidential. 10 50. A number of antimicrobial resistance surveillance and monitoring programmes are in place in Germany, including monitoring in commensal germs, livestock pathogens and zoonotic pathogens based on EU legislation, with Germany also performing additional testing for MRSA, plasmid-mediated colistin resistance mechanism MCR-1 gene, ESBL etc. Monitoring is performed on farms, in slaughterhouses, at retail level and on imported food products. BfR informed the mission team that higher levels of ESBL are found in imported poultry meat and that 3.4% of all human MRSA isolates hint at a possible link to livestock. In the case of isolates from clinical cases, the figure is 2.6%. Conclusions on policies regarding the availability of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products 51. Various schemes have been undertaken in Germany to monitor the use of antimicrobials in animals, including the antibiotic minimisation concept and accompanying database. Consideration is being given nationally as to whether further restrictions are necessary in the future on the availability and use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products, for example on CIAs which are also addressed in the existing prudent use guidelines. 4.3 POLICIES AND CONTROL ACTIONS ON THE USE OF ANTIMICROBIALS IN ANIMALS 52. Guidelines for the prudent use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products were first published in Germany in 2000, developed by the Federal Chamber of Veterinarians (Bundestierärztekammer) in cooperation with the Association of Chief Veterinary Officers (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Leitenden Veterinärbeamten). These guidelines define the optimum approach to using antimicrobials in animals from the angle of veterinary medicine. In addition to the guidelines, annexes detail specific aspects relating to various animal species. 53. The guidelines are kept up to date and were revised in 2010 and again in January 2015. The current versions are published in the members' magazine of the German Veterinarians' Association (Deutsche Tierärzteschaft) and are regularly discussed at training courses for veterinarians. 54. The Federal Chamber of Veterinarians is an umbrella organisation of the chambers in all of the Länder in Germany, representing 39 000 veterinarians in Germany. Membership is compulsory for veterinarians and the chamber's central bureau represents official veterinarians, practising veterinarians and those working in veterinary science. 55. Committees within the chamber work on issues such as veterinary medicinal products and feed, have been involved in the development of the afore-mentioned prudent use guidelines and the antibiotic minimisation concept etc. Current work topics include the use of colistin in animals and possible new regulations being discussed in Germany (see section 4.2.2). The chamber collaborates with the Federal Chamber of Human Medical Doctors on matters of common interest such as antimicrobial resistance and prudent use. The chamber also highlighted to the mission team a current issue concerning the 11 availability of penicillins, which need to be imported from abroad owing to supply difficulties with a German manufacturer and that veterinarians may have to resort to using cephalosporins due to penicillins not being available. 56. Information was also provided on an academy for veterinary training (Akademie für tierärztliche Fortbildung (ATF)) which is a subsidiary of the chamber. It commenced activities in 1972 and currently has 3 500 members, offering training for veterinarians covering all types of animals, including compa
2015-74042015
evaluate the monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and commensal bacteria in certain food-producing animal populations and food
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that all the Salmonella isolates available at the end of the monitoring period are included as part of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and report…
To ensure that all the Salmonella isolates available at the end of the monitoring period are included as part of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and reported to the European Food Safety Authority as foreseen in Article 2(2)(a) and in particular point 2.2 of Part A of the Annex to Decision to 31 and 34.
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In SN the audit team was informed that the isolates gathered under SNCP in 2014 (1 official and several from FBO) were available at the official Länder laboratory and were only submitted to the BfR in the few cases when clarifications regarding serotyping were needed. The laboratory representative stated that as no information from the BfR about the total number of isolates available for AST at national level was received, these isolates were not submitted in order to achieve the 170 foreseen in the legislation. Therefore, not all the Salmonella isolates available at the end of 2014 were included in AST and reported to EFSA as foreseen in Article 2(2)(a) of Decision 2013/652/EU.
The sampling design is generally in line with EU requirements and ensures the collection of isolates from all bacteria species for monitoring of AMR in the food producing animal populations and food categories set out in EU legislation. Nevertheless, improvements could be made with regard to the collection of Salmonella isolates gathered under the FBO's own-check programmes, in the proportional allocation of samples and in the random selection of batches at slaughterhouses.
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BMEL 314 itoring Nach Artikel 5 des Durchführungsbeschlusses 2013/652/EU bewerten die the Mitgliedstaaten die Ergebnisse der nach den Artikel 2 und 3 durchgeführten le Überwachung von Antibiotikaresistenzen und nehmen diese Bewertung in den e Annex to Bericht über Entwicklungstendenzen und Quellen von Zoonosen, Zoonoseerregern und Antibiotikaresistenzen gemäß Artikel 9 Absatz 1 der Richtlinie 2003/99/EG auf. Die Kriterien für diesen Bericht legt Anhang IV der genannten Richtlinie fest. Nach Artikel 3 des genannten Durchführungsbeschlusses kann die zuständige lle Behörde durch Lebensmittelunternehmer gewonnene Isolate verwenden, wenn aufgrund einer niedrigen Bakterienprävalenz oder einer geringen Anzahl epidimiologischer Einheiten in einem Mitgliedstaat die Anzahl der durch die zuständige Behörde bei amtlichen Kontrollen gewonnenen Salmonella-spp. Isolate unter der vorgeschriebenen Mindestzahl liegt. Es ist somit nicht vorgeschrieben, dass alle vom Lebensmittelunternehmer gewonnenen Isolate übermittelt werden müssen. Ein AFFL-Beschluss vom16./17.11.2015 ,,Umgang mit Isolaten von onoseerregern aus betrieblichen Eigenkontrollen" (TOP 21) lautet: r AFFL-Vorsitz wird gebeten, die entspr
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that allocation of samples at slaughterhouses is proportional to their annual throughput and that batches are randomly selected in line with Article 2…
To ensure that allocation of samples at slaughterhouses is proportional to their annual throughput and that batches are randomly selected in line with Article 2(2) and in particular point 2.3.1 of Part A of the Annex to Decision to 45 and 50.
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The audit team noted, in both Länder visited, that samples were allocated to the slaughterhouses of higher capacity. Nevertheless, this allocation for both 2014 and 2015, despite the 2015 updated instruction, was based on the total number of animals slaughtered and not on the specific domestic population as foreseen in the third paragraph of point 2.3 of Part A of the Annex to Decision 2013/652/EU.
The sampling design is generally in line with EU requirements and ensures the collection of isolates from all bacteria species for monitoring of AMR in the food producing animal populations and food categories set out in EU legislation. Nevertheless, improvements could be made with regard to the collection of Salmonella isolates gathered under the FBO's own-check programmes, in the proportional allocation of samples and in the random selection of batches at slaughterhouses.
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on of BB: annual In BB erfolgt die Verteilung des Probensolls durch die zuständige obere n line Landesbehörde (LAVG). Dabei werden insbesondere die Gegebenheiten vor Part A of Ort (geeignete Betriebe) sowie das Kriterium einer möglichst gleichmäßigen flächenhaften Verteilung berücksichtigt. BE: Nicht betroffen ie BW: Die landesinterne Verteilung der Proben erfolgt nach den Vorgaben des vom BfR erstellten Zoonosenstichprobenplans (ZSP) und im Fall von Schlachthofproben unter Zuordnung zu den Schlachthöfen im Verhältnis zum jährlichen Durchsatz. Der Punkt der Chargenauswahl nach Zufallsprinzip ist Page: 7 the competent authority on 25 July 2016 the recommendations of Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2015-7404-MR of the audit carried out from 10 the monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and commensal bacteria in er nicht Gegenstand des ZSP. ayern erfolgt die Verteilung des Probensolls für den osenstichprobenplan mit Ausnahme der Einzelhandelsproben durch das V. Dabei werden die Vor-Ort-Gegebenheiten, wie Vorkommen geeigneter ände/Betriebe berücksichtigt, um eine möglichst aussagefähige henhafte Verteilung über ganz Bayern sicherzustellen. ennahmen im Einzelhandel werde
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that the information included in the report is complete by using all the electronic collection forms provided by the European Food Safety Authority an…
To ensure that the information included in the report is complete by using all the electronic collection forms provided by the European Food Safety Authority and in particular that the overall description of the implementation of antimicrobial resistance monitoring is provided in line with requirements of Article 5 and of points 2 and 2.1 of Annex B of Decision 2013/652/EU.
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The collection form used for the reporting of "generic description of the implementation of the AMR monitoring" was not submitted to EFSA. Therefore, the description on the sampling designs implemented and on stratification and randomisation procedures per animal populations as well as results of the AMR monitoring assessment were not included in the reporting of data related to the 2014 monitoring programme as required in Part B (2) of the Annex to Decision 2013/652/EU. 2 Web interface through which data providers can submit their files. 18
The annual report includes all the mandatory information for each individual isolate reported under harmonised monitoring. However, improvements could be made in order to ensure the reporting of the overall description of the implementation of AMR monitoring and assessment of results.
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rmation BfR Dies wurde bei der Berichterstattung im Jahr 2016 über die Ergebnisse des n Food Jahres 2015 bereits umgesetzt. Aus den Landeslaboratorien erfolgt die elektronische Datenübermittlung gemäß irements der AVV Zoonosen Lebensmittelkette über eine Schnittstelle zum BVL und wird Decision dem BfR ebenfalls zur Verfügung gestellt. ie m Page: 11
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evaluate the application of re-enforced checks on imported products of animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure the compliance of the Reiherdamm inspection centre at Hamburg port BIP and Frankfurt/Main BIP facilities with the requirements set out in
To ensure the compliance of the Reiherdamm inspection centre at Hamburg port BIP and Frankfurt/Main BIP facilities with the requirements set out in
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ction centre at Ham- HH (Hamburg): with the requirements Aus dem Lagerraum Lebensmittel Umgebungstemperatur wur- cision 2001/812/EC den die großen Reinigungsgeräte entfernt, welche dort lediglich nach Schließung des alten Kontrollzentrums O'Swaldkai zwi- schengelagert, jedoch nicht zur Reinigung des Kontrollzentrums Reiherdamm benötigt worden sind, da hierfür eine integrierte Reinigungsanlage im Auspackraum installiert worden ist. Die für die Anlage notwendigen Handreinigungsgeräte werden in dem Geräteraum, welcher dem Konfiskatraum angegliedert ist (Raumnummer 08 Bauplan Reiherdamm 8,03 m²), gelagert. Die Reinigungsmittel werden ausschließlich in dem dafür vorge- sehenen Lagerraum (Raumnummer 30 Bauplan Reiherdamm 5,07 m²) untergebracht. Die entsprechende Arbeitsanweisung des GKS-Hygieneplanes wurde in diesem Punkt präzisiert. Die alte, sich noch im Lagerraum befindliche Fotokopierma- schine wurde inzwischen entsorgt. Aus den genannten Gründen sind keine Umbaumaßnahmen des Kontrollzentrums Reiherdamm erforderlich, da die Bedingungen der Entscheidung 2001/812/EG vollständig erfüllt werden. HE(Hessen): Zum Ergebnis Nr. 47: · Der Betreiber der Tierstation hatte bereits einen Ände
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pesticide residue controls in organic production
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that laboratories for pesticide residue analyses in organic products are part of the official laboratory network and these are communicated to 2. the Nat…
Ensure that laboratories for pesticide residue analyses in organic products are part of the official laboratory network and these are communicated to 2. the National Reference Laboratory in order to facilitate the activities specified in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Ensure that existing instructions and/or procedures regarding: (a) sampling for pesticide residues in organic products (b) criteria set out for methods of analyses, i.e. selection of laboratories, and (c) rules on the interpretation of results are based on methods fit for the intended purpose or developed in accordance with scientific protocols, as required by Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004; these should be sufficiently checked by the relevant CA(s) in order to guarantee that controls at organic operators are effective and these are performed in a consistent manner, as laid down in Articles 4 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Article 9 of Regulation ((EC) No 834/2007.
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In Germany, organic samples taken by CBs are analysed in laboratories for pesticide residues. There is no legal obligation for CBs to notify these laboratories. Therefore, this is not a pre-condition for their approval. As part of the approval, CBs are only requested to inform the CA about laboratories they use, but these are not officially assessed by the CA. Furthermore, no legal requirements are in place for these laboratories to be officially designated. As a result, their use for purposes within the scope of the audit is not communicated to the NRLs, and, thus these laboratories are not subject to supervision by either the NRLs or the approving CA.
As laboratories for analysis of organic samples under Regulation 834/2007 are not designated by CA and communicated to the NRLs, they are not included in the co- ordination of and supervision by NRLs and EURLs, which can influence the quality of analytical results.
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In Deutschland erfolgt die Kontrolle der ökologischen/biologischen oduktion (u.a.) auf Pflanzen-schutzmittelrückstände durch zugelassene Öko-Kontrollstellen, die von den für den ökologischen Landbau zuständigen Behörden der Länder überwacht werden (vgl. Artikel 27 Absatz 4 VO (EG) Nr. 834/2007 in Verbindung mit § 2 Absatz 1 und 3 Öko-Landbaugesetz). Bei den durch die Kontrollstellen durchgeführten Kontrollen im Bereich der ökologischen/biologischen Produktion handelt es sich um amtliche Kontrollen i.S.d. Artikel 2, Satz 2 Nr. 1 der VO (EG) Nr. 882/2004 (Kontroll-VO). Werden von den Kontrollstellen im Rahmen ihrer amtlichen Kontrolle Proben aus der ökologischen /biologischen Produktion gezogen, so ftragen diese grundsätzlich private Laboratorien mit der Analyse r Proben. Die Kontrollstellen müssen die Laboratorien, die sie einbinden, der Deutschen Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) im Rahmen ihrer Akkreditierung melden/anzeigen. Im Abschlussbericht zum Audit empfiehlt das FVO , dass die Laboratorien für die Untersuchung ökologischer Erzeugnisse auf Pflanzenschutzrückstände Teil des Netzes amtlicher Laboratorien sein sollten und dem Nationalen Referenzlaboratorium gemeldet werden, damit d
2015-75072015
Salmonella National Control Programmes in particular poultry populations
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Rekommendation 1. The CA should ensure that, for the implementation of the SNCPs, the interpretation of the term flock is in line with that of Article 2.3. (b) of Regulation (EC)…
The CA should ensure that, for the implementation of the SNCPs, the interpretation of the term flock is in line with that of Article 2.3. (b) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. In particular the CA should ensure that the sampling protocols applied are in line with EU requireme
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The identification of the bids of a holding is based on the specific populated house of the holding (house number) and the date it is populated or the age of birds. Under the actual interpretation of a flock, even where birds are kept in different houses on a holding, in some instances they can be considered as a single flock equating with one epidemiological unit. The audit team noted that usually all the birds of the populated houses of the same holding being in the same location are considered as one epidemiological unit and so as one flock (e.g. 7 houses with a common egg belt of a laying hen farm were documented as one flock). This does not match with the EU definition of a flock which in the case of housed poultry is deemed to be all birds sharing the same airspace according to Article 2.3. (b) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. The CA further informed the audit team that the Länder guidelines refer to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 for the flock definition.
In particular, the CAs at Länder level explained that in order to establish the size of a flock, several factors are taken into consideration (e.g. common equipment used among holding's houses, common hygiene facilities and common entrance into the houses, other risks of cross-contamination). Based on this, the CA representatives in NI informed the audit team that in the majority of cases each holding represents a single flock. 9
However, the audit team noted during its visits to different holdings that in some cases houses equipped with their own hygiene facilities (separate entrances for each house of the holdings, separate ventilation systems, separate silos for storage of feed and feeding systems) and located close to each other were considered as one flock.
In relation to the actual interpretation of flock, when the audit team reviewed the implementation of the SNCP during its visits in the different districts offices and poultry farms, it was noted that: in the majority of cases reviewed, the sampling protocols applied by the FBOs were in line with EU requirements. In these instances, even if all the houses of the holding had been considered as one flock, the sampling protocols of own-checks were applied per house. in a small number of cases reviewed, the interpretation of flock led to less samples been taken by FBOs. In three holdings examined (one turkey fattening farm and two laying hen farms) the own-checks sampling comprised one pair of boot swabs per house instead of two. In these cases the sampling protocol was applied per flock (consisting of more than one house). as according to EU and federal legislation the own-check sampling is based on flock, the FBO is not always obliged to follow the sampling protocols required by EU legislation (in cases that one flock comprises more than one house). For example, the audit team noted in a turkey farm visited that the sampling instructions sent by the CA instructed the FBO to take two pairs of boot swabs per flock. As the flock consisted of five houses that meant that these tests could be taken from one only house. The audit team further noted that based on his own initiative the FBO was applying this sampling protocol to each of the houses. The CA on the spot informed the audit team that in this case the FBO, by his own initiative, carries out more samples than what he is obliged to under federal rules. the official actions taken in cases of Salmonella infections were not always consistent and were based on a case by case decision by the district authorities. In some of the districts visited the audit team was informed by the CAs that when one house of a holding is found Salmonella positive, official actions (further official sampling, restrictive measures, etc.) would be applied to all the other houses as they comprise one flock. However, in other districts visited the CA view was different: official actions were applied only to the infected houses5. In the Länder visited the audit team was informed by the CAs that no specific guidelines/instructions explaining the actions to be taken in these situations have been issued at federal or Länder level6. in some cases the number of flocks of a holding was communicated to the CA by the farmer and is checked later during official controls. The audit team noted that 5 In their response to the draft report the CA noted that official actions were applied only to the infected houses where these comprise a single flock. For this purpose, an epidemiological assessment is required in each case. 6 In their response to the draft report the CA noted that this is always a case-by-case decision which is determined by local conditions and the type of management (biosecurity concept, personal hygiene, etc.) on the farm concerned. Official measures are nevertheless based on, inter alia, § 9, § 10 and § 11 GflSalmoV. 10 in most instances there was no official documentation kept on the farm or in the district offices regarding the number of flocks defined in each holding (only information about the number of the populated houses of the holding).
The interpretation of the term flock used by the German authorities does not always match the definition set down in EU legislation. As a consequence, the testing scheme in place cannot ensure that the sampling protocols applied always meet EU requirements.
The audit team visited two laying hen holdings. The first one consisted of two houses keeping two different flocks: one free range and one in enriched cages. The second holding consisted of three houses, with a barn farming system, considered to be one flock according to the actual interpretation of flock definition. During the visits at the local CAs of both Länder visited the audit team also reviewed documentation related to other laying hen farms. During these visits and the reviews the audit team, noted that: · the sampling frequency of official and FBO sampling were in compliance with EU legislation with the exception of one case where the first sampling of the adult laying hens had been delayed for six weeks. This shortcoming had not been 19 detected during official controls. The inspectors on the spot explained to the audit team that no recent official control had been carried out on the implementation of the SNCP (regarding this specific flock). · the sampling protocol applied: o for official routine sampling was in line with EU requirements and the SNCP o as part of own-checks was incorrect in two of the farms examined (e.g. one pairs of boot swabs instead of two). In one of these two farms the CA explained to the audit team that the five houses of the holding were considered to be one flock (see also third point of paragraph 39).
The implementation of the SNCP for the laying hens is, in general, carried out in accordance with the programme and EU requirements, in particular concerning sampling frequency of the official controls and of the own-checks and sampling protocol used during routine official sampling. However, the sampling protocols applied by FBOs when the holding consists of different populated houses are not always in line with EU requirements, particularly due to the actual interpretation of flock's definition.
Rekommendation 2. The CA should ensure that, in breeding hen flocks, confirmatory sampling policy complies with Point 2.2.2.2 (c), Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 and that t…
The CA should ensure that, in breeding hen flocks, confirmatory sampling policy complies with Point 2.2.2.2 (c), Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 and that the sampling protocol used in confirmatory sampling is in line with Point 2.2.2.2 (b) of the Annex to this Regulatio
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Under federal legislation and SNCP rules, confirmatory testing must be always performed when own-check tests, taken at the holding or hatchery, result positive for the targeted Salmonella serotypes. The practice of performing routine confirmatory sampling when own-checks results of sampling at the holding are positive is not in line with Point 2.2.2.2 (c) of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 which establishes that this should only be done in exceptional cases, when the CA has reason to question the test results (e.g. false positive or false negative results).
Under federal legislation and according to the information given to the audit team by the CA, confirmatory sampling (at holding level) is carried out in accordance with Point 2.2.2.2 (a) of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 (i.e. sampling protocol provided for official routine sampling) by taking one set of samples in accordance with Point 2.2.2.1 of the Annex to the Regulation. However, the Regulation states that in the exceptional cases described in Point 2.2.2.2.(c) of its Annex the sampling should be carried-out in accordance with Point 2.2.2.2.(b) (i.e. official protocol for confirmatory sampling following detection of the relevant Salmonella serotypes from sampling at the 17 hatchery). According to the third paragraph of Point 2.2.2.2. (b) if Salmonella is not confirmed at this stage, antimicrobial testing shall be carried out or new bacteriological testing for the presence of the relevant Salmonella serotypes shall be carried out on the breeding flock or their progeny before trade restrictions can be lifted. The confirmatory sampling protocol in accordance with Point 2.2.2.2 (a) applied by the German CA is not in line with these EU requirements as in case of negative analysis results (for the relevant Salmonella serotype) the flock is considered negative and no further antimicrobial testing or bacteriological testing is carried out.
The confirmatory sampling policy applied in holdings is not in compliance with Point 2.2.2.2 (c) of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 as it is carried-out without any specific reason to doubt the validity of the initial results (false positive or false negative results). In addition the sampling protocol used is not in line with Point 2.2.2.2 (b) of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 200/2010, particularly concerning the lack of furter testing when the presence of relevant Salmonella serotypes is not confirmed.
Rekommendation 3. The CA should ensure that in laying hen flocks:- - Confirmatory sampling policy complies with Point 4, Part D, Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. - The s…
The CA should ensure that in laying hen flocks:- - Confirmatory sampling policy complies with Point 4, Part D, Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. - The sampling protocol used in confirmatory sampling is in line with the one described in Point 4, Part D of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. - The absence of the use of antimicrobials potentially affecting the results of the analyses of the sampling is verified. - All flocks of adult laying hens within the framework of the SNCPs shall be covered by the sampling frame as required in Point 1 of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 517/2011.
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In both Länder visited the audit team was informed by the CAs that specific criteria had been developed for the assessment of these quality systems implemented at farm level. The CCA informed the audit team that the GflSalmoV requires also authorities at district level to report the data (e.g. the number) of these holdings. However, in two of the four district offices visited the audit team noted, that this data was not reported and that official controls to verify/monitor the implementation of the conditions to be met in these holdings had not been performed. The audit team further noted in the districts visited that the number of these holdings were in general low. The fact that the sampling frame does not cover all laying flocks within the framework of the SNCPs provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, and particularly concerning the lack of FBO sampling in some flocks, represents a non-compliance with Point 1 of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 517/2011. However, according to § 9 and § 21 of GflSalmoV when there is a suspicion of an infection with relevant Salmonella serotypes, specific preventive measures are taken by the CAs in these holdings.
According to the GflSalmoVand the SNCP, an official confirmatory sample has to be always carried out in case an own-check sample results positive for the Salmonella targeted serotypes (or if there are sufficient grounds for suspecting a Salmonella infection for the targeted serotypes e.g. after the detection of relevant serogroups). This is not in line with EU legislation (Point 4, Part D of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003) as it should only be carried out in exceptional cases in order to exclude initial false-positive results.
In two of the districts visited the audit team noted that the sampling protocol applied during the confirmatory sampling was the same as that for routine official sampling (three pair swab tests instead of five boot swabs plus two dust samples analysed separately) and so it is not in line with Point 4, Part D of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003.
The audit team further noted, in all the positive cases examined, that the serotyping (for both own check and official samples) was always carried out officially in the NRL, which needed a usually long time to provide official results (see also paragraph 61). 20
In all the Salmonella positive cases examined by the audit team, it was noted that no laboratory tests for verification of the absence of use of antimicrobials was performed by the CA when confirmatory sampling resulted negative. This is not in line with Point 4, Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 which requires CAs to verify11 the absence of use of antimicrobials, potentially affecting the results of analysis of the sampling. The CA informed the audit team that this verification is based on documentary checks. In one of the districts visited the CA informed the audit team that it is not foreseen, as part of the SNCP, to take samples for detecting the use of antimicrobials. Conclusions on SNCP for laying hens
A small number of holdings under the framework of SNCPs (with number of birds <1000) can under certain conditions be excluded from the Salmonella sampling frame. This could have an impact on the level of Salmonella prevelance reported by Germany as the number of these holdings is not always reported by the local CAs and there are no data on sampling results.
The confirmatory sampling policy applied in Germany, which is performed routinely without any specific reason to doubt the validity of the initial test results is not in line with the relevant EU legislation. In this regard the sampling protocol used does not comply with Point 4, Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, in particular concerning the method used, which is less sensitive than the one required in this Regulation. Furthermore the actions taken for verifying the absence of the use of antimicrobials potentially affecting the results of the analysis of the confirmatory sampling do not comply with EU rules either.
Rekommendation 4. The CA should ensure that the routine confirmatory sampling in broiler flocks is not performed as this is not in line under Regulation (EU) No 200/2012.
The CA should ensure that the routine confirmatory sampling in broiler flocks is not performed as this is not in line under Regulation (EU) No 200/2012.
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According to federal legislation, confirmatory sampling must always be performed in case of results of own-check sampling being positive for relevant Salmonella serotypes. This is not in line with EU requirements.
The confirmatory sampling policy in place, which is performed routinely, is not in line with the relevant EU rules.
Rekommendation 5. The CA should ensure that the food chain information document provided in Section III of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 contains all the relevant infor…
The CA should ensure that the food chain information document provided in Section III of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 contains all the relevant information in order to comply with third paragraph of Point 4.2 of Regulation (EU) No 200/2012. When AMI takes place at holding the CA should ensure that the official responsible of the inspection takes appropriate measures as regards the 7. communication of inspection results (e.g. to include relevant information in point 4 of the health certificate provided for in Part A, Chapter X, Section IV of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004) in order to meet the requirement of Article 5(3) of the same Regulatio The CA should ensure that, for breeding turkey flocks, the confirmatory sampling policy is only carried out when the conditions set out in Point 2.1(b) (i) second indent of Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1190/2012 are met. The CA should ensure that in fattening turkey flocks the routine confirmatory sampling is not performed as this is not in line under Regulation (EU) No 1190/2012.
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In the districts visited, the audit team reviewed documentation on broiler flocks found positive for relevant Salmonella serotypes. The CA informed the audit team that: · In one case, the FCI and the health certificate (signed by the official veterinarian when the AMI was carried out at the holding of provenance) did not contain information on the Salmonella status of the flock despite the laboratory results being positive for Salmonella targeted serotypes, and · In a second case, in another district, despite a routine official sample result being positive for Salmonella spp, neither the FCI nor the health certificate contained this information. The flock was slaughtered as Salmonella negative, based on a negative own-check sample taken subsequently (the day following the official sampling day). The official serotype results were received from the NRL after the birds were slaughtered and were positive for Salmonella targeted serotypes. · In both cases the CA notified, informally via phone, the FBO of the slaughterhouses about the Salmonella history of the flocks.
The CAs explained to the audit team that the health certificate template does not contain a specific point for reporting information on Salmonella results /status of the flock12. The CA also added that the FBO is obliged to include positive laboratory results in the FCI. It may include negative results at its discretion.
The above mentioned findings are not in line in particular with: · third paragraph of Point 4.2 of Regulation (EU) No 200/2012 which states that the results of the tests shall be considered relevant for the FCI as provided in Section III of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, and · The requirement of Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 which requires the official veterinarian who carried out inspection tasks to take appropriate measures as regards the communication of inspection results.. Conclusions on SNCP for broilers
The control system in place does not ensure that the relevant information concerning Salmonella in broilers is provided as required along the food chain through in particular the FCI and the health certificate accompanying birds to the slaughterhouse which are found to be Salmonella positive.
2015-75652015
Animal health - approved bodies - Annex C of Council Directive 92/65/EEC
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Rekommendation 1. The CA should ensure that there are documented procedures in place, as required by Article 8(1) and 9 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to ensure the effectiv…
The CA should ensure that there are documented procedures in place, as required by Article 8(1) and 9 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to ensure the effective delivery of official controls and that reports are issued after them. In particular, to ensure that; official approval of ABICs is granted in a uniform and correct manner as required by Article 13(2) of Directive 92/65/EEC, frequencies of controls meet the requirements in Annex C(2)(a)(i) of Directive 92/65/EEC Based on findings 6, 8, 12, 13, 14 and conclusions 9 and 16.
Rekommendation 2. CA should establish approved procedures for animals coming from non- approved sources as required by Annex C(1)(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC. Based on finding 34 a…
CA should establish approved procedures for animals coming from non- approved sources as required by Annex C(1)(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC. Based on finding 34 and conclusion 44.
Rekommendation 3. The CA should verify that veterinarians employed by ABICs possess the knowledge and skills necessary for this particular field of animal health as required by P…
The CA should verify that veterinarians employed by ABICs possess the knowledge and skills necessary for this particular field of animal health as required by Point1(g)(i) of Annex C to Directive 92/65/EEC Based on findings 17, 19, 33, 50 and 53 and conclusion 42 and 63.
Rekommendation 4. CA to ensure that all diseases listed in Annex A are subject to compulsory notification as required by Article 4 of Directive 92/65/EEC. Based on finding 2 and …
CA to ensure that all diseases listed in Annex A are subject to compulsory notification as required by Article 4 of Directive 92/65/EEC. Based on finding 2 and conclusion 10.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure instructions for dealing with the movement of birds (once it has established they no longer pose a significant risk of further spread of HPAI) are dev…
To ensure instructions for dealing with the movement of birds (once it has established they no longer pose a significant risk of further spread of HPAI) are developed as required by Article13(2)(c) of Directive 2005/94/EC. Based on finding 41 and conclusion 44.
2015-77512015
evaluate the official controls on consignments in transit
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Rekommendation 1. To gather and analyse relevant information at Frankfurt/Main BIP to verify that eligible consignments in transit are subject to veterinary checks, as required b…
To gather and analyse relevant information at Frankfurt/Main BIP to verify that eligible consignments in transit are subject to veterinary checks, as required by Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
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In the three BIPs visited, consignments in transit are checked as required but in Frankfurt/Main BIP staff have no access to the information from the relevant databases which would enable them to verify that consignments are always presented for the controls. Veterinary checks generally ensure that only eligible consignments are accepted for transit.
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HE: Am Flughafen Frankfurt wird derzeit vom o Flughafenbetreiber in Zusammenarbeit mit der GKS und anderen Behörden sowie den Wirtschaftsbeteiligten eine EDV-Plattform (Fair@Link) entwickelt, anhand derer verifiziert werden kann, dass alle Erzeugnisse tierischen Ursprungs, die einer Veterinärkontrolle unterzogen werden müssen, der GKS angezeigt werden. Das System soll Mitte 2017 verfügbar sein und wird von derselben Firma entwickelt, die auch das Coach-Manifest-Programm erstellt hat.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that controls at the warehouse are implemented in line with the EU requirements laid down in Decision 2000/571/EC and Directive 97/78/EC.
To ensure that controls at the warehouse are implemented in line with the EU requirements laid down in Decision 2000/571/EC and Directive 97/78/EC.
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Compliance with the requirements and effectiveness of the controls differ between the warehouses visited: In one of them the official controls comply with the EU requirements and the competent authority was acting to improve their effectiveness. In the other warehouse, the control system failed to comply with the minimum requirements (verification of traceability, labelling, and certification) and could not provide guarantees that products reached their intended destination. The warehouse is not approved/authorised as a customs warehouse, but it is under Customs supervision (on the basis of the particular provision of Customs law related to the foreign military forces). This supervision could provide sufficient guarantees for the goods intended for military forces if effective veterinary controls were in place. 5.2.3 Controls at the exit Border Inspection Posts 5.2.3.1 Documentary, identity and physical checks
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BB, BE, BW, RP, SL, SN, ST ,TH: nicht betroffen, da keine ugelassenen Zolllager vorhanden BY: Keine Maßnahmen seitens Bayern erforderlich, da in dem in der Stadt Bamberg befindlichen und seit 18.10.2003 (Erstzulassung) zugelassenen Zolllager * bislang noch keine Einlagerungen erfolgt sind. HB: Im Land Bremen ist sichergestellt, dass Kontrollen in Lagern gemäß der Entscheidung 2000/571/EG und der Richtlinie 97/78/EG durchgeführt werden. HE: In Zukunft werden entsprechende Maßnahmen implementiert. Folgende Maßnahmen wurden bereits umgesetzt: Sämtliche Wareneingänge werden den GKS bei Page: 1 r to respect the provisions of Article 339 of the Lisbon Treaty as regards confidentiality ons of report ref. DG(SANTE)/2015-7751-MR of the audit carried out from 27 ontrols on consignments in transit Ankunft über TRACES zurückgemeldet. Die Rückverfolgbarkeit der Waren ist gewährleistet. Durch Umstrukturierungsmaßnahmen (neue Geschäftsführung, neues Direktorium) müssen die Entscheidung 2000/571/EG und die Richtlinie 97/78 EG erneut eingehend besprochen und umgesetzt werden. HH: Keine Maßnahmen seitens Hamburgs erforderlich. MV: Alle Grenzkontrollstellen i.S. der Entscheidung 2009/821/EG der Kommi
Rekommendation 3. To implement actions to ensure that CVEDs issued for non-conforming consignments leaving approved customs warehouses are cross referenced to the original incomi…
To implement actions to ensure that CVEDs issued for non-conforming consignments leaving approved customs warehouses are cross referenced to the original incoming CVEDs as required by Article 1(6) of Decision 2000/571/EC.
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In their response to recommendation No 1 from report DG(SANCO)/2013-6901 (described in finding 36), the competent authority stated that: Super Local Veterinary Unit (SLVU) accounts would be made available to competent authorities issuing CVEDs for non-conforming consignments leaving approved warehouses, and written instructions would be provided in the form of frequently asked questions on the TRACES administrator's (FLI) website. 13 Both these actions had been completed but no SLVU has issued a CVED in Germany at the time of the audit. The competent authority presented to the audit team the missing functionalities in TRACES as the reason for failing to use it.
In relation to the issuance of subsequent CVEDs in the warehouses, the audit team noted that: in warehouse 1 the exiting consignments were not accompanied by subsequent CVEDs, therefore there was no documentary traceability of the goods. This is a consequence of the absence of an official control system in warehouse 1 contrary to the requirements of Article 12 of Directive 97/78/EC; in warehouse 2 the consignments were intended for ship supplies and left accompanied by the veterinary certificates in compliance with the requirements of Article 5 of Decision 2000/571/EC; the representative of another Land, in which the audit team did not visit a warehouse, stated that the subsequent CVEDs accompanying consignments exiting the warehouse are created in COACH. They have the reference number of the original ("mother") CVED in box 11 under "Documentary reference". When the interface transfers information into TRACES, the CVEDs appear as new transits and the link between entering and exiting split consignments is lost.
The actions proposed to address recommendation No 1 from DG(SANCO)/2013-6901 have not been effective and the recommendation remains unaddressed.
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, BW, RP, SL, SN, ST ,TH, , nicht betroffen, da zugelassenen Zolllager vorhanden Y: Page: 3 r to respect the provisions of Article 339 of the Lisbon Treaty as regards confidentiality ons of report ref. DG(SANTE)/2015-7751-MR of the audit carried out from 27 ontrols on consignments in transit efindliche und seit 18.10.2003 e Zolllager * hat bislang noch llager vorgenommen. Von der ahmen kann daher hl werden die zuständigen ie einschlägigen ung 2000/571 EG rme Sendungen, die die lassen, wird jeweils gemäß scheidung 2000/571/EG die en Originals des GVDE Nummer auf der Tochter wird umgesetzt werden. Dieses erst angewandt werden, sobald etragen sind. In TRACES wäre S-Base, die von unserem ine Nummer hinterlegt. g 3 wird auf die Stellungnahme O-Audits TRACES in 2013 ingewiesen, die nach wie en, dass zur fachgerechten und Super-LVU zuvor auf Seiten des Page: 4 r to respect the provisions of Article 339 of the Lisbon Treaty as regards confidentiality ons of report ref. DG(SANTE)/2015-7751-MR of the audit carried out from 27 ontrols on consignments in transit TRACES-Systems noch bestimmte Voraussetzungen gegeben sein müssen. Diese sind: Schaffung einer Abschreibungsfunktion in TRACES für Te
2014-70382014
evaluate the implementation of the specific requirements for production, storage, transport and dioxin testing of oils, fats and products derived thereof
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Rekommendation 1. plete the risk-categorisation of establishments and ensure that they are subject to official controls at the appropriate risk-based frequency, in order to fulfi…
plete the risk-categorisation of establishments and ensure that they are subject to official controls at the appropriate risk-based frequency, in order to fulfil the requirements of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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Das bundeseinheitliche Verfahren für die risikoorientierte Beurteilung von Betrieben und die Ermittlung der Kontrollhäufigkeit durch die Überwachungsbehörden der Länder ist der AVV RÜb beschrieben. Alle registrierten Futtermittelunternehmen werden mit dieser Risikoanalyse erfasst und sind aufgrund ihrer Tätigkeit einer Risikobetriebsart zugeordnet. Betriebe, die nach der Registrierung noch nicht kontrolliert wurden, erhalten entsprechend den Ausführungen in Anlage 1a der AVV RÜb eine Ersteinstufung und sind hiermit einer Risikobetriebsart mit festgelegter Mindestkontrollfrequenz zugeordnet. Bis zum Ende des Jahres wird die Ersteinstufung in eine Risikokategorie nach der AVV RÜb für alle registrierten Betriebe in allen Ländern abgeschlossen sein.
Rekommendation 2. ure that the documented procedures (check lists) used by the federal states during official controls (other than pre-approval or pre-registration inspections) i…
ure that the documented procedures (check lists) used by the federal states during official controls (other than pre-approval or pre-registration inspections) in feed establishments, are sufficiently detailed to enable the relevant requirements introduced in Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 through its amendment by Regulation (EU) No 225/2012, to be assessed adequately during official controls.
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Die Checklisten für die amtliche Futtermittelkontrolle bei Betriebsinspektionen wurden von den Ländern ergänzt, um die d durch die Verordnung (EU) Nr. 225/2012 zur Änderung der dnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 eingeführten einschlägigen derungen bei den amtlichen Kontrollen angemessen zu bewerten. Ab 2015 werden solche Checklisten in allen Ländern eingesetzt. Page: 1 Action Plan received from CA on 29 October 2014 ort ref. DG(SANCO)/2014-7038 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 10 he specific requirements for production, storage, transport and dioxin testing
Rekommendation 3. ure that feed business establishments requiring approval in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 as amended by Regulation (EU) No 225…
ure that feed business establishments requiring approval in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 as amended by Regulation (EU) No 225/2012 are subject to an on-site visit prior to approval being granted and that conditional approvals are given only where no deficiencies in the infra-structure or equipment are identified during these visits, as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
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Vor einer Erteilung der Zulassung von Futtermittelbetrieben, die r Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005, geändert durch die rdnung (EU) Nr. 225/2012, einer Zulassung bedürfen, führen zuständigen Behörden eine Vor-Ort-Kontrolle durch. Diese wird mit der dafür vorgesehenen Checkliste dokumentiert. Von der Möglichkeit, eine bedingte Zulassung zu erteilen, machen die zuständigen Behörden entsprechend den Bestimmungen nach Artikel 13 Absatz 2 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 Gebrauch. Page: 2
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evaluate the traceability of animal by-products (ABP) and derived products
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that effective risk-based official controls and supervision of the handling of ABP/DP, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Art…
To ensure that effective risk-based official controls and supervision of the handling of ABP/DP, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, are carried out in all federal states in order to enable the competent authorities to better verify that the relevant traceability requirements for ABP/DP are fulfilled throughout Germa (d, e, f), 15, 16, 17 and 26.
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The organisation of official controls remains largely as described in the country profile (see section 4.1). Within their territories, each of the 16 federal states has exclusive competence for the organisation, planning and execution of the official controls and supervision of ABP/DP required by Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
There were a number of important differences in the approach taken in the two federal states in the organisation, planning and performance of official controls on the ABP/DP chain and so these are covered separately: The following was observed in Bavaria: a. A system of risk-based official controls for ABP/DP plants and operators has been put in place, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 which takes into account a number of criteria to determine the basic frequency of official controls (above a set minimum) to be carried out. With the exception of one transporter, all 4 plants and operators visited by the audit team in Bavaria had been inspected at least as often as established in the risk-based control plan. b. This federal state has put in place relevant checklists and guidance, which help to ensure that points relating to traceability and commercial documents are taken into account during the routine official controls carried out in the ABP/DP chain, in accordance with Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. These documents were being used in practice in the plants visited. c. Staff met by the audit team were aware of the relevant requirements for documentation and traceability of ABP/DP and the reports of the inspections performed were sufficiently detailed to show that the requirements regarding commercial documents and traceability set down in Articles 21 and 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, respectively, had been checked. The results of these inspections were entered into a database which, according to the competent authority, provides a means to monitor that the official controls are carried out regularly in accordance with the risk-based programme, set down in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. The following was noted in NW: d. In contrast to the situation seen in Bavaria, the district authorities, rather than the federal state, are responsible for planning the official controls. The audit team noted that insufficient measures have been put in place by the federal state which could help ensure that each of the district authorities carried out this task consistently and appropriately, in accordance with the criteria set down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Deficiencies in this respect were evident, as neither the transporter of ABP/DP nor the storage facility for derived products visited by the audit team had been subject to official controls as the district authority had not established an inspection frequency for these operators. In another case, a district authority had classified traders and transporters as being a low-risk activity irrespective of the categories and volumes of ABP/DP which they were handling, or if any risk of cross- contamination were present. As a result, it cannot ensure that official controls of the ABP/DP chain in NW are carried out in accordance with the requirements of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. e. Similarly, in the absence of any measures, such as checklists or guidance, being put in place at the federal state level, the district authorities are also responsible for deciding what should be checked during official controls. A lack of relevant checklists for transporters of ABP/DP and producers of OF/SI at district level was given as one of the reasons why the operators referred to in point (d) above were not subject to official controls. f. Information provided by the competent authorities prior to the audit showed no non- compliances relating to traceability of ABP/DP were identified in the last two years in the establishments to be visited in NW. However, given the range of shortcomings identified by the audit team in the ABP plants visited which were overlooked during 5 official controls (see points 16, 17, 18) this raises doubts about the ability of the competent authorities to ensure that the correct handling of ABP/DP, including requirements for traceability and commercial documents, are verified regularly i
The system in place for the organisation, planning and implementation of official controls of the ABP/DP chain relies largely on the federal states putting in place adequate measures to ensure the relevant EU requirements are fulfilled. However, in the absence of measures to encourage a harmonised approach to these tasks, substantial differences were seen in the two federal states visited. While one (Bavaria) had put in place a mostly satisfactory system of risk-based controls for most operators in the ABP/DP chain, many deficiencies were identified in the effectiveness of the systems put in place by the districts authorities in the other federal state visited (NW) and there were insufficient measures in place to enable these to be identified and corrected either by the federal state or by the competent authorities. This issue, combined with the fact that paper traders of ABP/DP are neither registered nor subject to official controls, undermines the ability of Germany to ensure that all relevant operators in the country are subject to regular official controls, carried out in accordance with EU requirements, to verify compliance with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP.
Although operators generally make efforts to comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP, there is a lack of consistency in the performance of official controls on these aspects, which, in one federal state visited resulted in deficiencies being overlooked. This also applies to the use of TRACES, consignments handled by paper traders or those traded to and from other Member States where there is limited information available regarding their fate. These factors undermine the ability of the competent authorities to ensure that operators fully comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP throughout the country. 10
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system to establish the risk-based frequency of official ls of ABP plants and installations is being developed and de legally binding. The control frequency will be adjusted at the latest after the system has been introduced. Länder visited In Bavaria, risk-based official controls are carried out and the handling of ABP/DP is monitored pursuant to Article 3 of C) No 882/2004 and Article 45 of Regulation 069/2009. Official controls are carried out in all ABP n the basis of a risk analysis which is used to establish control frequency. A full control must be performed in line with bed control frequency. Partial controls are possible ded that, at least together, the individual partial controls result in a full control in line with the prescribed control frequency. The controls themselves are carried out using checklists for specific types of plant. The controls involve checks of the commercial documents and records which show the intermediary businesses. The competent authorities thereby ensure that the traceability requirements have been met. Page: 1 Action Plan received from the competent authority on 28 January 2016 Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2014-7065-MR of the Audit carried out from 25
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that all operators active in the ABP chain, notably paper traders are subject to official controls, as required by Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 10…
To ensure that all operators active in the ABP chain, notably paper traders are subject to official controls, as required by Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
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Representatives of BMEL informed the audit team that traders which are shown in the commercial documents as being the final destination for ABP/DP even though they do not actually receive the goods (hereafter: paper traders) have not been registered in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 as this activity is considered to be outside the scope of the ABP Regulations. In the federal states visited, such traders were not included in the scope of official controls on the ABP/DP chain.
In all plants visited, operators were aware of the requirements relating to the registration or approval of their suppliers or customers. The inspectors carrying out official controls in the plants visited were actively cross-checking that the operators and plants shown on commercial documents (including those located in other Member States) were approved or registered as required. The audit team checked the registration/approval status of several operators appearing on commercial documents and noted that all but the paper traders were registered or approved in accordance with Articles 23 or 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, respectively.
The system in place for the organisation, planning and implementation of official controls of the ABP/DP chain relies largely on the federal states putting in place adequate measures to ensure the relevant EU requirements are fulfilled. However, in the absence of measures to encourage a harmonised approach to these tasks, substantial differences were seen in the two federal states visited. While one (Bavaria) had put in place a mostly satisfactory system of risk-based controls for most operators in the ABP/DP chain, many deficiencies were identified in the effectiveness of the systems put in place by the districts authorities in the other federal state visited (NW) and there were insufficient measures in place to enable these to be identified and corrected either by the federal state or by the competent authorities. This issue, combined with the fact that paper traders of ABP/DP are neither registered nor subject to official controls, undermines the ability of Germany to ensure that all relevant operators in the country are subject to regular official controls, carried out in accordance with EU requirements, to verify compliance with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP.
At a storage plant for derived products visited in NW, the audit team noted that several consignments of horn chips which, according to the operator, originated in a third country, were received without being accompanied by a commercial document. These consignments were found to have been imported by a trader based in a federal state other than the ones visited in this audit, and then stored in a different federal state before being dispatched to the plant in NW without commercial documents. This is not in line with the requirements laid down in Annex XIV, Chapter II, Section 12 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011. This issue had not been identified during the official controls performed in the federal states involved.
According to data extracted from TRACES by the audit team, in 2013 approximately 8,570 commercial documents notifications were sent to Germany from several Member States and the arrival of around 5,470 (64%) of these consignments was confirmed. Consignments entering Germany via traders were not confirmed in TRACES as traders are not registered and not subject to official controls. In 2014, data extracted from TRACES show that approximately 3,000 (30%) out of 10,000 consignments arriving in Germany were confirmed. This does not fulfil the requirements of Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
Although operators generally make efforts to comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP, there is a lack of consistency in the performance of official controls on these aspects, which, in one federal state visited resulted in deficiencies being overlooked. This also applies to the use of TRACES, consignments handled by paper traders or those traded to and from other Member States where there is limited information available regarding their fate. These factors undermine the ability of the competent authorities to ensure that operators fully comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP throughout the country. 10
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der visited Bavaria, all authorised and registered businesses are ularly subjected to official controls (see above). e competent authorities are required also to register 'virtually tive' traders and subject them to official controls. esses handling ABP/DP are registered or horised pursuant to Article 23 or 24 of Regulation (EC) No 9/2009 and included on the national list in accordance with icle 47 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. In accordance h the version currently applicable in Germany (see Nos 5 6), virtually active traders therefore have not been istered as active. NW will organise the registration and itoring of virtually active traders (No 30). Page: 11 Action Plan received from the competent authority on 28 January 2016 Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2014-7065-MR of the Audit carried out from 25 mal by-products (ABP) and derived products In future, the measures listed for the recommendation under No 1 for NW, in particular for the risk assessment of businesses and the resulting control frequencies, will guarantee that businesses will undergo a control in the frequencies applicable for them. Irrespective of the controls performed on a risk basis, controls may also be performed in re
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that TRACES is used as required by Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 to notify the dispatch from, or to confirm the arrival to, Germany of co…
To ensure that TRACES is used as required by Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 to notify the dispatch from, or to confirm the arrival to, Germany of consignments of ABP/DP.
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Each of the federal states has an officer responsible for TRACES and the Friedrich Loeffler Institut acts as the national coordinator. This body has provided some guidelines on its TRACES-specific website, but no instructions have been given to the inspectors in the federal states to help them decide the nature and frequency of checks to be carried out on consignments of ABP/DP before confirming their arrival in TRACES in accordance with Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
In the same processing plant, the audit team noted that consignments of PAP containing ruminant material were dispatched to a trader in another Member State but the associated notifications of their dispatch were generated in TRACES up to four weeks later, contrary to what is required by Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. This could hamper 2 In their response to the draft report the competent authority noted that these consignments were dispatched to a retailer and there was a declaration error which resulted from older versions of TRACES and which had not been corrected by the processing plant when newer versions of TRACES were adopted. 7 the ability of the competent authorities in the Member State receiving these consignments to carry out checks to confirm their arrival at the intended destination.
According to data extracted from TRACES by the audit team, in 2013 approximately 8,570 commercial documents notifications were sent to Germany from several Member States and the arrival of around 5,470 (64%) of these consignments was confirmed. Consignments entering Germany via traders were not confirmed in TRACES as traders are not registered and not subject to official controls. In 2014, data extracted from TRACES show that approximately 3,000 (30%) out of 10,000 consignments arriving in Germany were confirmed. This does not fulfil the requirements of Article 48(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
The operator visited in Bavaria which was transporting derived products by road had been informed of the relevant requirements of the ABP Regulations by the district inspectors and had been registered as an ABP operator since 2006. The only official control carried out since then had been performed shortly before this audit during which it had been found that although commercial documents from the last two years had been kept, they did not always include the information specified in Point 6(f) of Chapter III of Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011. It was also noted that the movement of several consignments of PAP to other Member States had not been notified in TRACES contrary to the requirements of Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
Although operators generally make efforts to comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP, there is a lack of consistency in the performance of official controls on these aspects, which, in one federal state visited resulted in deficiencies being overlooked. This also applies to the use of TRACES, consignments handled by paper traders or those traded to and from other Member States where there is limited information available regarding their fate. These factors undermine the ability of the competent authorities to ensure that operators fully comply with the traceability requirements for ABP/DP throughout the country. 10
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isited implements Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 9 and the related requirement to declare the dispatch val of consignments via the TRACES system. In two training events in November 2015, all competent ies again referred to the contents of Article 48 and the s for the TRACES notifications pursuant to Regulation 599/2004 and Directive 90/425/EEC. Details of the ocuments were also given. The shortcomings of the ystem (e.g. entries under I.31 Labelling of products) o discussed. Page: 16 Action Plan received from the competent authority on 28 January 2016 Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2014-7065-MR of the Audit carried out from 25 mal by-products (ABP) and derived products Failure to reconfirm the arrival of consignments of ABP in other Member States is notified to the BMEL. NW The district authorities responsible for monitoring in NW were instructed on 8 December to focus on traceability during controls, checking in particular trade papers during upcoming controls (Nos 17, 26). On 19 December 2014, the district authorities were instructed that overdue confirmations from competent authorities from Member States of destination in TRACES concerning the arrival of deliveries and other irregularit
2014-70732014
Animal welfare - slaughter and related operations
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Rekommendation 1. To encourage the development of guides to good practice for the poultry sector, as required by Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 and where organisation…
To encourage the development of guides to good practice for the poultry sector, as required by Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 and where organisations of BOs fail to submit guides to good practice, the Competent Authority may develop and publish its own guides to good practice.Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 6 and 13
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Der Bundesverband der Geflügelschlachtereien e.V. wurde im Februar 2011 im Auftrag der Länder von Bayern diesbezüglich angeschrieben. Zunächst wurde eine Erarbeitung von Leitfäden bis Ende 2011 diskutiert, dann Leitfäden auf europäischer Verbandsebene angedacht. Im März 2014 teilte der Verband mündlich mit, dass kein Leitfaden erstellt werden wird, da hierfür keine Notwendigkeit gesehen wird. Gemäß Artikel 13 Absatz 4 steht es der zuständigen Behörde rei, eigene Leitfäden auszuarbeiten, sofern die Unternehmerorganisationen keine Leitfäden vorlegen. Bei der 24. Sitzung der Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucherschutz (LAV) Arbeitsgruppe Tierschutz am 2./3. Dezember 2014 ben die Länder beschlossen, Checklisten für die Geflügelschlachtung im Rahmen des Handbuches zu erarbeiten. Eine Sitzung hierzu wird 2015 stattfinden.
Rekommendation 2. To further develop the Handbook so that it is complete for controls of the poultry sector, as required by Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.Conclusions a…
To further develop the Handbook so that it is complete for controls of the poultry sector, as required by Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 20 and 24
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of Generell behandelt das ,,Handbuch Tierschutzüberwachung bei der Schlachtung und Tötung" auch den Bereich Geflügel. An Checklisten zur Verwendung bei Betriebskontrollen steht bisher eine Checkliste zur Überprüfung des betriebseigenen Überwachungsverfahrens nach Artikel 16 zur Verfügung. Weitere Checklisten werden derzeit von einer Projektgruppe innerhalb der LAV-Arbeitsgruppe Tierschutz erarbeitet und sollen bis 2016 fertig gestellt werden.
Rekommendation 3. To promote and support further OVs and designated veterinarians in assessing the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, as required by Article 5(1)(c) an…
To promote and support further OVs and designated veterinarians in assessing the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, as required by Article 5(1)(c) and Section I, Annex I, to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, in particular equipment specifications and BO obligations to implement their SOPs and carry out their own checks. Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 23, 24, 29 and 39
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Das Handbuch wurde den amtlichen Tierärzten für die Kontrollen von Schlachtbetrieben als Arbeitsanweisung C) vorgegeben. Es enthält in Kapitel E eine Anleitung zum ns Vorgehen bei einer amtlichen Kontrolle im Schlachtbetrieb, zudem gibt es eine Checkliste zur Kontrolle des betriebseigenen Page: 1 of Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2014-7073 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 10 ls in place at slaughter and during related operations. and Überwachungsverfahrens nach Art. 16 Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1099/2004 (Anlage B1). r Darüber hinaus weisen folgende Länder auf zusätzliche Maßnahmen hin: Die Amtstierärzte und amtlichen Tierärzte in Sachsen wurden zu den neuen Anforderungen nach der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1099/2009 bei der Amtstierärztedienstberatung am 7. November 2013 geschult. Gleiches gilt für Thüringen im Rahmen der wiederholenden Schulungen von amtlichen Fachassistenten und Amtstierärzten im Sommer 2014. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern wurden die Amtstierärzte und amtlichen Tierärzte im Rahmen der Dienstberatung am 17.4.2013 geschult. Amtstierärzte und amtliche Tierärzte werden durch technische Sachverständige des Landesamtes für Landwirtschaft, Lebensmittelsicherheit und Fischerei Mecklenburg-Vorpo
Rekommendation 4. To implement a coordinated control system for footpad dermatitis, so that scoring and evaluation of results are uniform between Länder and that cases are approp…
To implement a coordinated control system for footpad dermatitis, so that scoring and evaluation of results are uniform between Länder and that cases are appropriately followed up as required by Art. 3(1)(b) and Annex III, points 2 and 3 of Directive 2007/43/EC. Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 52, 53, 54, 56 and 58
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so Die Projektgruppe "Handbuch Tierschutzüberwachung in and Nutztierhaltungen" der Arbeitsgruppe Tierschutz der (b) and Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucherschutz (AGT) hat am 13. d April 2015 u.a. die im Handbuch enthaltenen and "Ausführungsbestimmungen zur Umsetzung von § 20 Abs. 4 und 5 Tierschutz-Nutztierhaltungsverordnung Halten von Masthühnern" mit folgendem Ergebnis thematisiert: tis 1. Vorschlag an die AGT: Weitere Differenzierung des bisher 3- den stufigen Beurteilungsschemas zur Fußballengesundheit im Hinblick auf ein 4-stufiges Beurteilungsschema. 2. Evaluierung der kameragestützten Erfassung der Fußballengesundheit wie auch der manuellen Untersuchung und Bonitierung anhand einer repräsentativen Stichprobe. Die Evaluierung soll insbesondere in Niedersachsen beginnen, um die dabei gewonnenen Erkenntnisse bundesweit bei der Weiterentwicklung des Kontrollsystems nutzen zu können. 3. Abstimmung der Maßnahmenkataloge zur Verbesserung der Fußballengesundheit. Sollte in der Zukunft eine Rückkopplung der Maßnahmen der Tierhalterbehörde an die Schlachthofbehörde gefordert werden, weisen die Länder vorsorglich darauf hin, dass hierfür die datenschutzrechtlich erforderliche Rech
Rekommendation 5. To take measures so that when sanctions are imposed the CA makes their prosecuting officials sufficiently aware of the impact of the case on animal welfare, so …
To take measures so that when sanctions are imposed the CA makes their prosecuting officials sufficiently aware of the impact of the case on animal welfare, so that sanctions are implemented as required by Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 or Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009. Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 43, 44, 50, 61 and 63
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Die Länder verpflichten sich, dass sie im Rahmen ihrer ase jeweiligen Verwaltungsstrukturen alles Notwendige veranlassen werden, damit Sanktionen wirksam, verhältnismäßig und bschreckend werden. Dazu stehen ihnen u. a. Möglichkeiten nach §16a und §18 Tierschutzgesetz zur Verfügung. Konkretisierend weisen einige Länder auf Folgendes hin: r In Sachsen, Thüringen und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern wird e verwaltungs- und ordnungsrechtliche Verfolgung der Verstöße von den amtlichen Tierärzten durchgeführt, die Rechtsämter werden in Einzelfällen eingebunden. Da die amtlichen Tierärzte die Kontrollen durchführen, sind ihnen die Auswirkungen der Sanktionen auf den Tierschutz bekannt. Darüber hinaus finden in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern regelmäßige und erforderlichenfalls anlassbezogene Dienstberatungen statt, im Rahmen derer der Vollzug insbesondere der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1/2005, der Verordnung (EG) 1099/2009 sowie der einschlägigen nationalen tierschutzrechtlichen Grundlagen thematisiert wird. In Bayern wurde 2012 mit einer Bekanntmachung der für Verbraucherschutz und für Inneres zuständigen Ministerien die Zusammenarbeit der Verwaltungs- und Strafverfolgungsbehörden bei der Bekämpfung von Verstößen
Rekommendation 6. To carry out audits, according to Articles 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, or other measures to evaluate and review official controls, so that controls of ani…
To carry out audits, according to Articles 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, or other measures to evaluate and review official controls, so that controls of animal welfare at slaughter are effectively implemented. Conclusions and findings upon which this recommendation is based: 65, 66 and 67
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o In 13 von 16 Ländern ist das Auditsystem gemäß Artikel 4 der ols, so Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 eingeführt. In Berlin und emented. Hamburg befindet es sich in der Einführungsphase. Sachsen hat 65, per Erlass vom 4. Juni 2014 die Tierschutzüberwachung in der Nutztierhaltung in das QM System-Veterinär in Sachsen integriert. 04 Darüber hinaus weisen einige Länder auf Folgendes hin: len In Hessen hat im Nachgang des FVO-Audits im Bereich der betroffenen zuständigen Behörde eine Dienstversammlung zur Anwendung des Handbuchs stattgefunden. Darüber hinaus wurde eine Arbeitsanweisung seitens der Behörde erarbeitet, um die Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen durch den Amtstierarzt gemäß Artikel 8 Abs. 3 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 zu gewährleisten. In Sachsen und Thüringen ist in den Schlachthöfen ein amtlicher Tierarzt während der gesamten Dauer der Schlachttier- und Fleischuntersuchung anwesend. Das Handbuch und die Checklisten werden angewendet. In den beiden großen Geflügelschlachthöfen sind amtliche Tierärzte ständig vor Ort und überwachen die Eigenkontrollen und Dokumentation des Page: 5 of Report ref. DG(SANTE)/2014-7073 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 10 ls in place at
2014-71342014
Fishery products
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Rekommendation 1. The CAs should ensure that inspectors carrying out official controls on fishery products are adequately trained in line with Article 6 (a) of Regulation (EC) No…
The CAs should ensure that inspectors carrying out official controls on fishery products are adequately trained in line with Article 6 (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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The CAs should ensure that inspectors carrying out official controls on fishery products are adequately trained in line with Article 6 (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. The CAs should have procedures in place to ensure the effectiveness of official controls of fishery products at all stages of production, including primary prod…
The CAs should have procedures in place to ensure the effectiveness of official controls of fishery products at all stages of production, including primary production in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 4.2 (a) Article 8.3 (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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The CAs should have procedures in place to ensure the effectiveness of official controls of fishery products at all stages of production, including primary production in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 4.2 (a) Article 8.3 (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. The CAs should take measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify t…
The CAs should take measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify that the requirements of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 are met in fishing vessels and aquaculture farms. In particular they should ensure that documented procedures (checklists) used by the federal states during official controls in primary production, are sufficiently detailed to enable the relevant requirements to be assessed adequately during official controls.
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The CAs should take measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify that the requirements of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 are met in fishing vessels and aquaculture farms. In particular they should ensure that documented procedures (checklists) used by the federal states during official controls in primary production, are sufficiently detailed to enable the relevant requirements to be assessed adequately during official controls.
Rekommendation 4. The CA should ensure that FBOs implement and maintain procedures based on HACCP principles that fully comply with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. In p…
The CA should ensure that FBOs implement and maintain procedures based on HACCP principles that fully comply with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. In particular, that all relevant potential hazards are identified and monitoring and verification procedures are adequately implemented for CCPs.
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The CA should ensure that FBOs implement and maintain procedures based on HACCP principles that fully comply with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. In particular, that all relevant potential hazards are identified and monitoring and verification procedures are adequately implemented for CCPs.
Rekommendation 5. The CA should provide guarantees that fishery products placed on the EU market have been handled in establishments approved according to Regulation (EC) No 853/…
The CA should provide guarantees that fishery products placed on the EU market have been handled in establishments approved according to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. These guarantees in particular should cover reefer vessels transporting and storing bulk frozen fishery products in their own temperature controlled holds or rooms.
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The CA should provide guarantees that fishery products placed on the EU market have been handled in establishments approved according to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. These guarantees in particular should cover reefer vessels transporting and storing bulk frozen fishery products in their own temperature controlled holds or rooms.
Rekommendation 6. The CA should ensure that sampling plans for histamine and Listeria monocytogenes used in the context of FBOs' own-checks comply with the requirements laid down…
The CA should ensure that sampling plans for histamine and Listeria monocytogenes used in the context of FBOs' own-checks comply with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 with regard to the number of units of sample, or follow sampling procedures, demonstrably providing equivalent guarantees to those requirements.
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Page: 1 . DG(SANTE)/2014-7134 -MR of the audit carried out from 08 ems in place governing the production and placing on the market of
Rekommendation 7. The CA should ensure that the sampling plans of analysis for histamine and Listeria monocytogenes used in the context of official controls are carried-out in ac…
The CA should ensure that the sampling plans of analysis for histamine and Listeria monocytogenes used in the context of official controls are carried-out in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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The CA should ensure that the sampling plans of analysis for histamine and Listeria monocytogenes used in the context of official controls are carried-out in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 8. In order to fully demonstrate the reliability of the analytical results of official control testing for histamine, the CA should ensure that the deficiencies fo…
In order to fully demonstrate the reliability of the analytical results of official control testing for histamine, the CA should ensure that the deficiencies found at the laboratory visited are not present in other laboratories.
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2014-71562014
Poultry meat
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Rekommendation 1. should ensure that an establishment is approved or maintains its approval only if the FBO has demonstrated that it complies with the relevant requirements of fo…
should ensure that an establishment is approved or maintains its approval only if the FBO has demonstrated that it complies with the relevant requirements of food law, in accordance with paragraph 2(c) of Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. should ensure that procedures based on HACCP principles maintained by food business operators are fully in line with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, i…
should ensure that procedures based on HACCP principles maintained by food business operators are fully in line with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, in particular procedures regarding critical limits, monitoring procedures and verification procedures for CCPs.
Rekommendation 3. should ensure that when the results of microbiological tests are unsatisfactory, measures taken by the FBOs comply with those foreseen in Art. 7 of Regulation (…
should ensure that when the results of microbiological tests are unsatisfactory, measures taken by the FBOs comply with those foreseen in Art. 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Rekommendation 4. should ensure that FBO own-check sampling programmes comply with the sampling plans laid down in Annex I Chapter 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005).
should ensure that FBO own-check sampling programmes comply with the sampling plans laid down in Annex I Chapter 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005).
Rekommendation 5. should ensure that EU requirements for the correct use of food additives are respected (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008), in particular concerning their use during…
should ensure that EU requirements for the correct use of food additives are respected (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008), in particular concerning their use during the production stage.
2014-71972014
evaluate the situation and controls for longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae)
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Rekommendation 1. that in North Rhine-Westphalia and in Bavaria inspections from the ground are effective, i.e. always done using binoculars, which are suitable for this purpose,…
that in North Rhine-Westphalia and in Bavaria inspections from the ground are effective, i.e. always done using binoculars, which are suitable for this purpose, including host plants of private properties and done by inspectors who are familiar with all the symptoms of ALB. Effective surveillance is an essential part of the eradication strategy of EPPO Standard PM 9/15 and as such a necessary measure under Article 16 (1) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
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Bavaria Die Effektivität der Kontrolle wird durch Intensivierung der Maßnahmen (z. B. zusätzliche Schulungen von Mitarbeitern, Begleitung des Personals der Kommunen und anderer öffentlichen Stellen während des Monitorings) weiter verbessert. Im Rahmen des vom Pflanzenschutzdienst durchzuführenden Monitorings werden hierbei auch die angesprochenen Ferngläser genutzt. Zusätzlich wird darauf hingewiesen, dass gemäß Allgemeinverfügung der LfL Besitzer und Verfügungsberechtigte von Laubbäumen auf Grundstücken in der Quarantänezone verpflichtet sind, die Bäume regelmäßig, in der Zeit vom 1. April bis 31. Oktober eines jeden Jahres im Abstand von vier Wochen und in der Zeit vom 1. November bis 31. März eines jeden Jahres, einmal auf Anzeichen eines Befalls und auf geschlüpfte Käfer des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers zu kontrollieren. Es besteht Meldepflicht. Hierzu werden Schulungskurse vom Pflanzenschutzdienst angeboten. Im Wald wird im Falle von Feldkirchen die Empfehlung bereits umgesetzt. Im Falle von Neukirchen am Inn erfolgt eine regelmäßige Kontrolle (mind. einmal im Monat) des Waldrandes auf Befallsmerkmale durch geschultes Fachpersonal. North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphal
varia: Die Effektivität der Kontrolle wird durch Intensivierung der nd Maßnahmen (z. B. zusätzliche Schulungen von Mitarbeitern, Begleitung des Personals der Kommunen und anderer öffentlicher of Einrichtungen während des Monitorings) weiter verbessert. Es von der LfL geschultes, fachkundiges Personal für Kontrollen und das Monitoring eingesetzt. Im Falle eines zusätzlichen, weiteren Personalbedarfs werden kurzfristig weitere Personen von der LfL entsprechend qualifiziert. Im Rahmen des vom Pflanzenschutzdienst durchzuführenden Monitorings werden nur für die Erkennung des ALB geeignete Ferngläser genutzt. Die LfL und die Unteren Forstbehörden der ÄELF stellen dem eingesetzten Personal diese zur Verfügung und kontrollieren deren Verwendung. Zusätzlich wird darauf hingewiesen, dass gemäß Allgemeinverfügung der LfL Besitzer und Verfügungsberechtigte von Laubbäumen auf Grundstücken in der Quarantänezone verpflichtet sind, die Bäume regelmäßig in der Zeit vom 1. April bis 31. Oktober eines jeden Jahres im Abstand von vier Wochen und in der Zeit vom 1. November bis 31. März eines jeden Jahres einmal auf Anzeichen eines Befalls und auf geschlüpfte Käfer des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers z
Rekommendation 2. that monitoring methods for Anoplophora glabripennis, in addition to survey from the ground (which only provides for some 30% detection rate), are systematicall…
that monitoring methods for Anoplophora glabripennis, in addition to survey from the ground (which only provides for some 30% detection rate), are systematically used in all outbreak areas to reliably detect the presence of the pest in line with EPPO Standard PM 9/15 and Article 16 (1) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
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Bavaria Neben dem klassischen Bodenmonitoring werden bereits zusätzlich Baumkletterer sowohl im Winter (Feldkirchen und Neukirchen) als auch im the Sommer (Feldkirchen) in der Fokuszone eingesetzt. Ausgebildete ALB- Spürhunde ergänzen das Monitoring. Zusätzlich werden in beiden Befallsgebieten Pheromonfallen ausgebracht. Im Wald wird im Falle von Feldkirchen die Empfehlung bereits umgesetzt. North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia will ensure that monitoring methods for Anoplophora glabripennis are not only taken from the ground. North Rhine- Westfalia will ensure that additional to the monitoring of host plants from the ground all other possible method will be used to detect ALB.
n dem klassischen Bodenmonitoring werden bereits y zusätzlich Baumkletterer sowohl im Winter (Feldkirchen und ukirchen) als auch im Sommer (Feldkirchen) in der Fokuszone zt. Ausgebildete ALB-Spürhunde ergänzen das ng. Zusätzlich werden in beiden Befallsgebieten fallen ausgebracht. wird im Falle von Feldkirchen die Empfehlung bereits t. ine-Westphalia: on North Rhine-Westphalia will ensure that monitoring for Anoplophora glabripennis are not only taken from the From now on the trees are also controlled by tree . From now on the crowns of the trees also will be d with the help of working platforms. Deadline for the lan: immediately application
Rekommendation 3. that if new Anoplophora glabripennis infestations are discovered in the demarcated areas or elsewhere, preventive felling of asymptomatic host plants is carried…
that if new Anoplophora glabripennis infestations are discovered in the demarcated areas or elsewhere, preventive felling of asymptomatic host plants is carried out to an appropriate distance from the infestation. Such felling should include at least all plants that have been proven as hosts in Europe. Preventive felling is an integrated part of the eradication strategy of the EPPO Standard and as such a necessary measure under Article 16 (1) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
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Bavaria Das Baumartenspektrum wird im Rahmen der vorsorglichen Fällung in Abhängigkeit des Befallsgeschehens stufenweise ausgedehnt. Als d Grundlage für das Vorgehen werden der EPPO-Standard und die Leitlinie des Julius Kühn-Instituts herangezogen. North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia will ensure that if new Anoplophora glabripennis Page: 2 27 October 2014 ons of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2014-7197 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 10 trols for longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae). infestations are discovered in the demarcated areas or elsewhere, preventive felling of asymptomatic host plants is carried out to an appropriate distance from the infestation. Such felling will include at least all plants that have been proven as hosts in Europe.
avaria: Das Baumartenspektrum wird im Rahmen der vorsorglichen n. Fällung in Abhängigkeit des Befallsgeschehens stufenweise ausgedehnt. Als Grundlage für das Vorgehen werden der EPPO- ion Standard und die Leitlinie des Julius Kühn-Instituts (JKI) gezogen. Page: 3 d 27 January 2015 Germany on 27 October 2014 in response to Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2014- to evaluate the situation an controls for longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) rth Rhine-Westphalia will ensure that if new Anoplophora abripennis infestations are discovered in the demarcated areas or sewhere, preventive felling of asymptomatic host plants is rried out to an appropriate distance from the infestation. Such lling will include at least all plants that have been proven as sts in Europe.
Rekommendation 4. that in an area demarcated for Anoplophora glabripennis, plants of known hosts, intended for planting are grown under insect-proof conditions, or in a site of p…
that in an area demarcated for Anoplophora glabripennis, plants of known hosts, intended for planting are grown under insect-proof conditions, or in a site of production with preventive treatments (if available) and a buffer zone of 2 km, as specified in EPPO Standard PM 9/15 (1).
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Bavaria e Die Empfehlung wird bereits mit der Allgemeinverfügung der LfL umgesetzt. Danach sind Inhaber von Baumschulen und Gartencenter verpflichtet, die Bäume regelmäßig in der Zeit vom 01. April bis 31. Oktober eines jeden Jahres im Abstand von vier Wochen und in der Zeit vom 1. November bis 31. März eines jeden Jahres einmal auf Anzeichen eines Befalls sowie auf geschlüpfte Käfer des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers zu kontrollieren. Es besteht hierbei Meldepflicht. Schulungskurse werden vom Pflanzenschutzdienst angeboten. Laubgehölze müssen vor der Verbringung aus der Quarantänezone einer Kontrolle durch die Mitarbeiter oder Beauftragten der LfL unterzogen werden. Ausgenommen sind Pflanzen, die außerhalb der Flugzeit des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers (01.11. bis 31.03.) in die Quarantänezone verbracht und innerhalb derselben flugfreien Periode wieder aus der Quarantänezone gebracht werden. Zusätzlich kontrolliert der Pflanzenschutzdienst regelmäßig die Pflanzenbestände auch mit Einsatz von ausgebildeten Spürhunden. Außerhalb des Befallsgebietes wurden vorsorgliche Fällmaßnahmen von Wirtspflanzen mit hohem Befallsrisiko durchgeführt. North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia
aria: e Empfehlung wird bereits mit der Allgemeinverfügung der LfL gesetzt. Danach sind Inhaber von Baumschulen und rtencenter verpflichtet, die Bäume regelmäßig in der Zeit vom . April bis 31. Oktober eines jeden Jahres im Abstand von vier chen und in der Zeit vom 1. November bis 31. März eines den Jahres einmal auf Anzeichen eines Befalls sowie auf schlüpfte Käfer des Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfers zu ntrollieren. Es besteht hierbei eine unverzügliche Meldepflicht. n elektronisches Meldesystem wurde eingerichtet. Die troffenen Betriebe des Gartenbaus müssen die Verantwortlichen d alle durchführenden Personen der innerbetrieblichen ntrollen der LfL melden. Alle diese Personen werden vom lanzenschutzdienst (LfL) vor Aufnahme ihrer Kontrolltätigkeit schult. Personelle Veränderungen dieses Personenkreises sind r LfL umgehend jedoch spätestens innerhalb von zehn Tagen zu lden. Die LfL kontrolliert mehrmals im Jahr sowohl die natliche Dokumentation der durchgeführten Kontrollen als ch die Fachkenntnisse des eingesetzten Personals in diesen rtenbaubetrieben. Alle Laubgehölze, die potentielle rtpflanzen des ALB darstellen, werden vor der Verbringung Page: 4 d 27 January 2015 Germany on 2
Rekommendation 5. that the movements of wood and green waste is controlled in the outbreak areas of Anoplophora glabripennis in North Rhine-Westphalia and in Neukirchen am Inn in…
that the movements of wood and green waste is controlled in the outbreak areas of Anoplophora glabripennis in North Rhine-Westphalia and in Neukirchen am Inn in Bavaria as a necessary measure under Article 16 (1) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
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Bavaria Gemäß Allgemeinverfügung der LfL ist Laubholz, das in der Quarantänezone gewonnen wurde (z.B. Brennholz), von den Besitzern bzw. Verfügungsberechtigten auf Anzeichen eines Befalls mit dem Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfer zu kontrollieren. Ein Befallsverdacht oder der Befall ist unter Angabe des Lagerortes des Holzes zu melden. Baumschnitt von Laubbäumen, Laubholz (Stammholz mit oder ohne Rinde), Brennholz und Laubholzprodukte müssen vor dem Verbringen aus der Quarantänezone einer Inspektion durch den Pflanzenschutzdienst unterzogen werden. Grünschnitt wird auf dem Wertstoffhof von Neukirchen gesammelt und entsorgt. Die Entsorgungsfirmen werden überwacht. Die Bayer. Staatsforsten als größter Waldbesitzer im Gefährdungsbereich in Neukirchen sowie die privaten Waldbesitzer in beiden Gefährdungsgebieten wurden aufgefordert, alle Verkaufspartien, die verbracht werden sollen, an das jeweils zuständige AELF zu melden. Die Hölzer werden von sachkundigen Mitarbeitern kontrolliert. North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia will ensure that the movements of wood and green waste is controlled in the outbreak areas of Anoplophora glabripennis. Page: 4
varia: Page: 5 d 27 January 2015 Germany on 27 October 2014 in response to Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2014- to evaluate the situation an controls for longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) Allgemeinverfügung der LfL ist Laubholz, das in der tänezone gewonnen wurde (z. B. Brennholz), von den ern bzw. Verfügungsberechtigten auf Anzeichen eines s mit dem Asiatischen Laubholzbockkäfer zu kontrollieren. fallsverdacht oder der Befall ist unter Angabe des rtes des Holzes zu melden. Baumschnitt von Laubbäumen, lz (Stammholz mit oder ohne Rinde), Brennholz und lzprodukte müssen vor dem Verbringen aus der tänezone einer Inspektion durch den Pflanzenschutzdienst ogen werden. Grünschnitt wird auf einem eigenen losen Sammel- und Lagerplatz von Neukirchen innerhalb arantänezone gesammelt, gehäckselt und entsorgt ennung in einer Biomasseheizung). Die Entsorgungsfirmen durch die LfL überwacht. Die Bayerische Staatsforsten als r Waldbesitzer im Gefährdungsbereich in Neukirchen sowie ivaten Waldbesitzer wurden aufgefordert, alle fspartien, die verbracht werden sollen, an die zuständige Forstbehörde (AELF) zu melden (Meldepflicht!). Die werden von sach- und fachkundigen Mitarbeitern lliert. Rhine-Westphalia: ow
2013-66592013
Contaminants
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that all staff responsible for official controls, receive appropriate training on contaminants, in particular, in the area of risk assessment related to …
Ensure that all staff responsible for official controls, receive appropriate training on contaminants, in particular, in the area of risk assessment related to contaminants in FNAO, and assessment of the procedures based on HACCP principles as required by Article 6 and Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and are kept up to date so that they can perform their tasks competently as required by Article 4 of the same Regulation.
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ate Baden-Württemberg (BW) Der Landesakademie Baden-Württemberg für Veterinär- und Lebensmittelwesen (AkadVet) obliegt die Organisation und Durchführung der Aus- und Weiterbildungslehrgänge des für die amtlichen Kontrollen verantwortlichen Personals. Die systematische Überprüfung von HACCP-gestützten Verfahren und deren Bewertung ist ein sehr wichtiger Teil in diesen Lehrgängen. Darüber hinaus werden von der AkadVet regelmäßig Fortbildungen für das amtliche Kontrollpersonal angeboten. Neben dem Fortbildungsangebot innerhalb der Verwaltung Baden-Württembergs, stehen auch Mittel für die gezielte Nutzung von Fortbildungsangebote von anderen Anbietern (Universitäten, Gesellschaften, andere Länder, Bund) zur Verfügung. Die Fortbildung und die Dokumentation der absolvierten rtbildung ist unter anderem im QM-System des Landes regelt. Auf Ziffer 3.5 des MNKP von Baden-Württemberg wird verwiesen. Zudem wurde im Nachgang zur FVO-Inspektion im Dezember 2013 eine Fortbildung zu systematischen Überprüfungen/Audits von Eigenkontrollen und HACCP-gestützten Verfahren durchgeführt, an der von jeder zuständigen Behörde mindestens zwei Lebensmittelkontrolleure teilgenommen haben. Brandenburg (BB) Die
Rekommendation 2. Ensure the appropriate frequency of official controls of food contaminants across the food chain in particular in primary production in order to monitor complia…
Ensure the appropriate frequency of official controls of food contaminants across the food chain in particular in primary production in order to monitor compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. 5. 6. Ensure that the implementation of auto control plans based on HACCP principles in 7. food businesses are fully assessed as required by Article 10(2)(d) of Regulation (EC) 8. No 882/2004. 9. Ensure that FBOs are provided with reports on results of the official controls at least in cases of non-compliance as required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Ensure that laboratory results are reported as required by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2006, Regulation (EC) No 401/2006, Regulation (EC) No 333/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 252/2012. Ensure that all laboratories involved in analyses of official samples for contaminants fulfil general requirements for testing methods as laid down in ISO 17025 according to the requirements of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Ensure that official controls on contaminants including sampling, follow-up of RASFF notifications and in primary production are carried out in accordance with documented procedures as required by Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Ensure efficient and effective co-ordination and co-operation between federal and Baden-Württemberg Länder level and within Baden-Württemberg Länder level to meet the requirements of Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. Ensure that competent authorities have in place procedures to verify the effectiveness of official control systems as required by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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Die Häufigkeit der Überprüfung von speziellen Kontrollzielen wie Kontaminanten ist im Modell der Risikobewertung von rieben zur Festlegung von Kontrollfrequenzen nur allgemein ten. Die Schwerpunktsetzung bei den einzelnen Kontrollen t nach der individuellen Risikobewertung der zuständigen e. en Vorgaben in Baden-Württemberg sind Primärerzeuger oorientiert in einem Zyklus von i. d. R. 5 Jahren zu llieren. Diese Vorgabe wird im Rahmen der vorhandenen rcen und einer risikoorientierten Prioritätensetzung soweit glich erfüllt. ntrollhäufigkeit basiert auf der erfolgten Risikobeurteilung -Unternehmen gemäß Vorgaben der AVV Rüb und des eigenen QM-Systems. Durch die permanente Teilnahme an weiten Überwachungsprogrammen (Monitoring, BÜp, werden zusätzliche amtliche Kontrollen sichergestellt. he Kontrollen auf Kontaminanten werden in HH orientiert durchgeführt, insbesondere auch bei rmaßnahmen (z.B. Aflatoxine in Pistazien). Eine erzeugung findet in HH (entsprechend der hiesigen haftsstruktur) nur in geringem Umfang statt. Page: 3 port ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6659 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 09 food. ung n der t. tellt, dass eit g der uger nd mme gramm port ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6659 -MR of
2013-66642013
Primary production
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that registration of all farms producing FNAO is in line with the requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
Ensure that registration of all farms producing FNAO is in line with the requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
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he Artikel 6 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 852/2004 richtet sich an die Lebensmittelunternehmer. Die zuständigen Behörden nutzen teilweise die Möglichkeit zur Registrierung der Betriebe durch Datentransfer aus Da- tenbanken der zuständigen Behörden im Bereich der Land- wirtschaft und des Veterinärwesens unter Berücksichtigung der Datenschutzregelungen - sofern technisch möglich. Die zuständigen Behörden informieren Lebensmittelunter- nehmer über die bestehende Registrierungsverpflichtung z.B. durch Bereitstellung von Antragsformularen auf den Homepages der für die Registrierung zuständigen Behörden oder obersten Landesbehörden. Informationen in Fachzeitschriften und/oder Rund- schreiben der Landwirtschaftskammern. Die Registrierung der Lebensmittelbetriebe stellt einen kontinuierlichen Prozess dar.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that all potential risks arising at primary production of FNAO are taken into account in the risk-based planning of official controls on primary producti…
Ensure that all potential risks arising at primary production of FNAO are taken into account in the risk-based planning of official controls on primary production of FNAO as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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Für Lebensmittelunternehmer der Primärproduktion wer- on den entsprechend § 6 (4) der AVV RÜB durch die zustän- digen Behörden gesonderte Kontrollhäufigkeiten festge- legt. An einem bundeseinheitlichen Konzept zur Risikobeurtei- lung der Primärerzeuger arbeitet gegenwärtig eine gemein- same Projektgruppe der LAV-Arbeitsgruppen AFFL und ALB. Page: 1 ruary 2015 of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6664 -MR of a/an audit carried out from 12 ls in primary production of food of non-animal origin.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that approval procedures for sprout producing establishments follow the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 210/2013.
Ensure that approval procedures for sprout producing establishments follow the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 210/2013.
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für die Zulassung zuständigen Behörden wurden zwi- schenzeitlich durch ihre obersten Landesbehörden ange- wiesen, Sprossenbetriebe nur in Einklang mit den Verord- n (EU) Nr. 208/2013 bis 211/2013 zuzulassen, so- Zuständigkeit für die Zulassung nicht bei den ober- sten Landesbehörden selbst liegt. Das beinhaltet auch die Kontrolle der angemessenen Pro- benahmen und Voruntersuchung der Samenpartien gemäß Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 im Rahmen von Eigen- kontrollmaßnahmen in Sprossen erzeugenden Betrieben.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that official controls in sprout producing establishments cover, inter alia, verification of sampling and preliminary testing of seed batches to satisfy …
Ensure that official controls in sprout producing establishments cover, inter alia, verification of sampling and preliminary testing of seed batches to satisfy rules laid down in Chapter 3.3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
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2013-66682013
Bivalve molluscs
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that classification of production areas are conducted as established in Point A.6 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, in particu…
To ensure that classification of production areas are conducted as established in Point A.6 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, in particular that the sampling programme established for the classification of bivalve mollusc production areas guarantees that the geographical distribution of the sampling points and the frequency ensure that the results of the analyses are as representative as possible for the area considered.
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To ensure that classification of production areas are conducted as established in Point A.6 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, in particular that the sampling programme established for the classification of bivalve mollusc production areas guarantees that the geographical distribution of the sampling points and the frequency ensure that the results of the analyses are as representative as possible for the area considered.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure compliance with the health standards described in Chapter V of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 when classifying production are…
To ensure compliance with the health standards described in Chapter V of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 when classifying production areas.
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To ensure compliance with the health standards described in Chapter V of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 when classifying production areas.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that the microbiological monitoring of production areas is carried out in accordance with Point B.2 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 85…
To ensure that the microbiological monitoring of production areas is carried out in accordance with Point B.2 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
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To ensure that the microbiological monitoring of production areas is carried out in accordance with Point B.2 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that monitoring of toxin-producing plankton complies with the requirements of Point B.2 and B.4 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/20…
To ensure that monitoring of toxin-producing plankton complies with the requirements of Point B.2 and B.4 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
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To ensure that monitoring of toxin-producing plankton complies with the requirements of Point B.2 and B.4 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that the sampling frequency for monitoring of PSP, ASP and lipophilic toxins are in line with Point B.2 and B.5 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulatio…
To ensure that the sampling frequency for monitoring of PSP, ASP and lipophilic toxins are in line with Point B.2 and B.5 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
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To ensure that the sampling frequency for monitoring of PSP, ASP and lipophilic toxins are in line with Point B.2 and B.5 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that monitoring of classified production areas from which harvesting of bivalve molluscs is forbidden or subjected harvesting to special conditions, i…
To ensure that monitoring of classified production areas from which harvesting of bivalve molluscs is forbidden or subjected harvesting to special conditions, is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Point D.1 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
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To ensure that monitoring of classified production areas from which harvesting of bivalve molluscs is forbidden or subjected harvesting to special conditions, is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Point D.1 of Chapter II of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of food business operator's own checks taken into account for official decisions on classification, opening and …
To ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of food business operator's own checks taken into account for official decisions on classification, opening and closure of production areas, in accordance with Article 4.2.(a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of food business operator's own checks taken into account for official decisions on classification, opening and closure of production areas, in accordance with Article 4.2.(a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 8. To ensure that live bivalve molluscs after conditioning (de-sanding procedures) meet the health standards requirements as established in Chapter V of Section VI…
To ensure that live bivalve molluscs after conditioning (de-sanding procedures) meet the health standards requirements as established in Chapter V of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
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Rekommendation 9. To ensure that the methods used for official control of marine biotoxins in bivalve molluscs include all the regulated compounds as per Annex III of Regulation …
To ensure that the methods used for official control of marine biotoxins in bivalve molluscs include all the regulated compounds as per Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 and follow fully internationally recognised methods in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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2013-67472013
evaluate the control system for organic production and labelling of organic products
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that in all Länder domestic legislation is not in conflict with EU provision as regards the power to grant derogations and authorisation by CBs.
Ensure that in all Länder domestic legislation is not in conflict with EU provision as regards the power to grant derogations and authorisation by CBs.
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ffenden Rechtsvorschriften in den vorschriften.
Soweit erforderlich Änderung der betreffenden Rechtsvorschriften in den etroffenen Bundesländern mit Beleihungsvorschriften. Updated response received on 19/3/2014 Von der Empfehlung sind nur solche Bundesländer betroffen, die ihre Kontrollstellen (KST) beleihen (derzeit sind dieses: Bayern, Sachsen, Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Schleswig-Holstein).In den übrigen Bundesländern erteilt die zuständige Behörde (ZB) die Ausnahmegenehmigungen. In diesen Bundesländern werden die Beleihungsregelungen bis spätestens 30.03.2015 angepasst. Es erfolgt eine Rückverlagerung von Ausnahmegenehmigungen auf die ZB.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that supervision of CBs are carried out in accordance with requirements laid down by Article 27(8) and (9) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.
Ensure that supervision of CBs are carried out in accordance with requirements laid down by Article 27(8) and (9) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.
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S) in Deutschland wird gemäß und 9 der Verordnung Umsetzung wird der in der giert.
Überwachung der Öko-Kontrollstellen (KS) in Deutschland wird gemäß Anforderungen von Artikel 27 Absätze 8 und 9 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 834/2007 durchgeführt. In der Umsetzung wird der in der Kontrolle aufgetretene Einzelfall korrigiert. ed response received on 19/3/2014 Der in der Kontrolle aufgefallene Einzelfall wird bis zum 30.06.2014 korrigiert. Die für die KST 3 als Sitzlandbehörde verantwortliche ZB in Brandenburg wird alle zugelassenen KST anschreiben und fordern, dass Verstöße gemäß Art. 30 Absatz 2 der Verordnung Nr. 834/2007 unverzüglich zu melden sind. Die von den KST einzuhaltende Frist könnte aus Sicht von Brandenburg 14 Tage betragen. Umsetzung dieser Maßnahme durch die ZB: binnen 4 Wochen.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that market control of operators as referred to in Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 is carried out by CAs as required by Article 23(5) of the…
Ensure that market control of operators as referred to in Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 is carried out by CAs as required by Article 23(5) of the same Regulation and it is risk-based as required by Article 27(3) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.
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emäß Artikel 28 (2) 834/2007 en anlassbezogen und Page: 1 an audit carried nic products posed by the Competent Authority
Marktkontrollen der Unternehmer, die gemäß Artikel 28 (2) 834/2007 der Kontrollpflicht befreit sind, finden anlassbezogen und Page: 1 Updated Action Plan received from the Competent Authority on 19 March 2014 f Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6747-MR of an audit carried rganic production and labelling of organic products Action Proposed by the Competent Authority risikoorientiert statt. Updated response received on 19/3/2014 Aus Sicht der in Deutschland ZB sind Marktkontrollen bei Unternehmen, die gemäß Art. 28 Absatz 2 VO (EG) Nr. 834/2007 von der Teilnahme am Öko- Kontrollsystem ausdrücklich befreit sind, nicht als Öko-Kontrollmaß-nahmen nach Art. 27 ff. einzustufen. Die für die Lebensmittelüberwachung zuständigen Behörden der Länder ziehen aberroutinemäßig, anlassbezogen und risikoorientiert Proben von Erzeugnissen, einschließlich solchen mit Öko-Kennzeichnung bei den Lebensmittelunternehmern, einschließlich derer, die gemäß Art. 28 Absatz 2 Verordnung (EG) Nr. 834/2007 von derTeilnahme am Kontrollsystem befreit sind. Werden bei den Untersuchungen der Proben Auffälligkeiten, die auf Nichtbeachtung von Produktionsregeln der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 834/2007 hinweisen, oder Mängel in der Ke
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that nature and frequency of controls of operators are determined on the basis of an assessment of the risk of occurrence of irregularities and infringem…
Ensure that nature and frequency of controls of operators are determined on the basis of an assessment of the risk of occurrence of irregularities and infringements as required by Article 27(3) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.
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zuständige Behörde (ZB), Art hmen soweit bisher noch er anhand der Bewertung des iten und Verstößen n der regelmäßigen
ormation der Kontrollstellen durch die zuständige Behörde (ZB), Art und Häufigkeit der Kontrollen von Unternehmen soweit bisher noch nicht vollständig umgesetzt noch gezielter anhand der Bewertung des Risikos des Auftretens von Unregelmäßigkeiten und Verstößen vorzunehmen. Die Einhaltung wird im Rahmen der regelmäßigen Überwachung überprüft Page: 2 Updated Action Plan received from the Competent Authority on 19 March 2014 f Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6747-MR of an audit carried rganic production and labelling of organic products Action Proposed by the Competent Authority response received on 19/3/2014 rollstellenzulassungsverordnung in Deutschland (ÖLGKontrollStZulV) n § 6, dass die Kontrollstelle eine Verfahrensanweisung zur alyse der kontrollierten Unternehmen vorzulegen hat. Zulassung und der Verfahrensanweisung zur Risikoanalyse ist Aufgabe der stalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE). Im Rahmen der begleitungen durch die ZB werden in den Bundesländern mit Bezug auf Abs. 9 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 834/2007 die Risikoeinstufungen und rollfrequenzen geprüft. Diese Vorgehensweise gilt seit Inkrafttreten der stellenzulassungsverordnung am 08.05.2012. ce-Audit bei KST 3 am 26
Rekommendation 5. Ensure that irregularities and infringements affecting the organic status of the products are immediately communicated to CAs as required by Article 30(2) of Re…
Ensure that irregularities and infringements affecting the organic status of the products are immediately communicated to CAs as required by Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.
Medlemsstatens svar
die zuständige Behörde (ZB), dass chehen in jedem Falle mitgeteilt werden müssen. ßigen Überwachung Page: 2
ormation der Kontrollstellen durch die zuständige Behörde (ZB), dass e Verstöße soweit noch nicht geschehen in jedem Falle lich der zuständigen Behörde (ZB) mitgeteilt werden müssen. altung wird im Rahmen der regelmäßigen Überwachung . response received on 19/3/2014 cht der KST, Meldungen von Unregelmäßigkeiten und Verstößen an die eben, ist im Ökolandbaugesetz (ÖLG), § 5 Absatz 3 Satz 2 klar . Alle Bundesländer weisen die KST - soweit noch nicht geschehen Page: 3 Updated Action Plan received from the Competent Authority on 19 March 2014 f Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2013-6747-MR of an audit carried rganic production and labelling of organic products ompetent Authority lichtung bis spätestens 30.04.2014 hin. Die ichtung wird im Rahmen der regelmäßigen Page: 4
2013-67782013
Animal health - contingency plans; protection of animals during depopulation for disease control
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that procedures in place to activate emergency vaccination in case of outbreaks of epizootic diseases such as FMD and CSF ensure the effective applica…
To ensure that procedures in place to activate emergency vaccination in case of outbreaks of epizootic diseases such as FMD and CSF ensure the effective application of this disease protection measures in accordance with Article 50 of Directive 2003/85/EC and Articles 19 and 20 of Directive 2001/89/EC.
Medlemsstatens svar
Das Verfahren zur Auslösung der Notimpfung ergibt sich aus der ,Vereinbarung über die Task Force Tierseuchenbekämpfung". Die fachlichen Vorbereitungen werden vom betroffenen Land g (Erstellung des Impfplans), dem Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut ertung des Impfplans), und von der Task Force getroffen.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that a report is made of each depopulation operation so that difficulties encountered and solutions found are recorded, as required by Article 18 (4) …
To ensure that a report is made of each depopulation operation so that difficulties encountered and solutions found are recorded, as required by Article 18 (4) (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009.
Medlemsstatens svar
o Im Jahr 2013 wurde ein Entwurf für den Aktionsplan gemäß Art. as 18 Abs. 4 Buchstabe d der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1099/2009 erstellt, der derzeit mit dem Ziel überarbeitet wird, eine Fassung zu erstellen, die gleichzeitig als Aktionsplan und als Bericht über die Bestandsräumung verwendet werden kann. Dieses Dokument ird im Umlaufverfahren abgestimmt und im euchenbekämpfungshandbuch veröffentlicht.
2013-69012013
evaluate the use of the TRACES system
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Rekommendation 1. To implement actions to ensure that CVEDs issued for non-conforming consignments leaving approved customs warehouses are cross referenced to the original incomi…
To implement actions to ensure that CVEDs issued for non-conforming consignments leaving approved customs warehouses are cross referenced to the original incoming CVEDs as required by Article 1.6 of Decision 2000/571/EC.
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afür ist das Einrichten sog. ,,Super-LVUs" notwendig eterinärämter, die für diese Zolllager zuständig sind). Dies wird durch das FLI über BMEL veranlasst. 2. Eine entsprechende FAQ wird auf http://traces.fli.bund.de eingestellt. lungen und Workshops wird darauf hingewiesen.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that all LVUs enter the required data into TRACES, including consignmentswhich require confirmation of receipt at destination, e.g. intra-EU movements…
To ensure that all LVUs enter the required data into TRACES, including consignmentswhich require confirmation of receipt at destination, e.g. intra-EU movements of certain animal by-products, channelled or re-imported consignments as required by Decision 2004/292/EC.
Medlemsstatens svar
. SANCO wird gebeten das TRACES System so zu programmieren, dass bereits bei der Eingabe der entsprechenden Produkttypen automatisch eine Benachrichtungsmail an die für den Empfänger zuständige Behörde generiert und versendet wird (,,Benachrichtigung: DOCOM mit Empfangsbestätigungspflicht"). Dies sollte durch Kombination der bereits in TRACES vorhandenen und auszufüllenden Spalten ,,Art der Ware", ,,Kategorie" und ,,Art der Behandlung" möglich sein. 2. Zusätzlich wird SANCO gebeten, für noch offene (zu bearbeitende) Rückmeldungen eine entsprechende Abfrage ins TRACES-Produktionssystem einzubauen, sowohl auf LVU-, RCA als auch CCA-Ebene. 3. Eine entsprechende FAQ wird auf http://traces.fli.bund.de eingestellt. 4. In Schulungen und Workshops wird darauf hingewiesen. Page: 1
2012-62822012
Pesticides
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that authorisations for emergency situations do not exceed 120 days and are granted only where such a measure appears necessary because of a danger which…
Ensure that authorisations for emergency situations do not exceed 120 days and are granted only where such a measure appears necessary because of a danger which cannot be contained by any other reasonable means as required by Article 53.1 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
Medlemsstatens svar
Deutschland unterstützt die Erarbeitung der Leitlinie der Europäischen sion (Guidance Document on emergency situations according to ticle 53 of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009). Nach Kenntnisnahme durch den Ständigen Ausschuss für die Lebensmittelkette und Tiergesundheit wird die Zulassungsbehörde diese Leitlinie anwenden und die Entscheidungen entsprechend den Vorgaben ausführlicher dokumentieren.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that the number of samples for formulation analysis is sufficient to enforce compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, as required by Article 68 of t…
Ensure that the number of samples for formulation analysis is sufficient to enforce compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, as required by Article 68 of the same Regulation, taking into account the number of authorised active substances, authorised PPPs and registered parallel trade PPPs.
Medlemsstatens svar
Frage der Mindestanzahl von Proben sollte bei der Erstellung der Durchführungsverordnung zu Art. 68 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. /2009 geklärt werden. Deutschland unterstützt die Erarbeitung ieser Durchführungsverordnung. Sobald die Zielgrößen definiert sind, werden Maßnahmen ergriffen, um diese Anzahl von Proben zu untersuchen. lanung des Pflanzenschutz-Kontrollprogramms für 2014 wird n zuständigen Bund-Länder-Gremien der Vorschlag diskutiert und beschlossen, die Zahl der jährlich zu untersuchenden Planproben ab 2014 bis zum Inkrafttreten der Durchführungsverordnung zu Art. 68 auf 200 zu erhöhen. Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang darauf hinzuweisen, dass unabhängig von der Probenzahl besonders die Risikoanalyse von Page: 1 s of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6282-MR of an audit carried Proposed by the Competent Authority aggebender Bedeutung für den Erfolg der Kontrollmaßnahmen
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that PPPs with an expired authorisation are disposed of in compliance with Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
Ensure that PPPs with an expired authorisation are disposed of in compliance with Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
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Eine allgemeine Entsorgungspflicht für Pflanzenschutzmittel, deren auchfrist abgelaufen ist, ergibt sich aus den Vorschriften des echts. Bei Pflanzenschutzmitteln, deren Aufbrauchfrist nach Artikel 46 der ung (EG) Nr. 1107/2009 abgelaufen ist, wird es sich in aller m Abfälle handeln. Dies ergibt sich aus folgenden Vorschriften: 3 Absatz 1 des Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes (KrWG) sind alle Stoffe oder Gegenstände, deren ihr Besitzer sich entledigt, gen will oder entledigen muss. 3 Absatz 4 KrWG muss sich der Besitzer Stoffen oder änden entledigen, wenn diese nicht mehr entsprechend ihrer glichen Zweckbestimmung verwendet werden, auf Grund ihres en Zustands geeignet sind, gegenwärtig oder künftig das Wohl gemeinheit, insbesondere der Umwelt zu gefährden und deren ungspotential nur durch eine ordnungsgemäße und schadlose ung oder gemeinwohlverträgliche Beseitigung nach den iften dieses Gesetzes und der auf Grund dieses Gesetzes nen Rechtsverordnungen ausgeschlossen werden kann. andelt es sich bei Pflanzenschutzmitteln um gefährliche Abfälle 3 Absatz 5 KrWG. Hiernach sind solche Abfälle gefährlich, die ine Rechtsverordnung bestimmt sind. Nach § 3 Absatz 1 der ung über das Europäische Ab
2012-63442012
Public Health - Hygiene Pack
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Rekommendation 1. e measures in order to ensure that the system for risk based inspection frequencies as laid down in Federal legislation based on Article 3 of Council Regulation…
e measures in order to ensure that the system for risk based inspection frequencies as laid down in Federal legislation based on Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 is implemented in a more harmonised way.
Medlemsstatens svar
To take measures in order to ensure that the system for risk based inspection frequencies as laid down in Federal legislation based on Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 is implemented in a more harmonised way.
Rekommendation 2. e measures in order to ensure that the approval of establishments is in line with Article 31 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and that the approvals are k…
e measures in order to ensure that the approval of establishments is in line with Article 31 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and that the approvals are kept under review when carrying out official controls.
Medlemsstatens svar
To take measures in order to ensure that the approval of establishments is in line with Article 31 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and that the approvals are kept under review when carrying out official controls.
Rekommendation 3. e measures in order to ensure that the post-mortem examination of pigs includes palpation of the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes as required by Annex I, Sect…
e measures in order to ensure that the post-mortem examination of pigs includes palpation of the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes as required by Annex I, Section IV, Chapter IV, B.1(f) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
To take measures in order to ensure that the post-mortem examination of pigs includes palpation of the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes as required by Annex I, Section IV, Chapter IV, B.1(f) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Rekommendation 4. e measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify that the requiremen…
e measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify that the requirements of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 are met in small meat establishments.
Medlemsstatens svar
To take measures in order to ensure that the official controls carried out based on Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 are able to verify that the requirements of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 are met in small meat establishments.
Rekommendation 5. e action in order to achieve that all products stored in approved cold stores are covered by official controls as well as controls by the food business operator…
e action in order to achieve that all products stored in approved cold stores are covered by official controls as well as controls by the food business operator in order to fulfil the the requirements of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 as well as Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
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2012-63552012
Public Health - mechanically separated meat
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Rekommendation 1. The Competent Authorities should ensure that reports are drawn up after official controls and are in line with the requirements of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) …
The Competent Authorities should ensure that reports are drawn up after official controls and are in line with the requirements of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
In allen Ländern sind Qualitätsmanagement-Systeme (QMS) ts of implementiert. Diese beinhalten, zum Teil durch eine Vielzahl weitergehender QM-Dokumente spezifizierte Verfahrensanweisungen, Prozessanweisungen oder Standard- rbeitsanweisungen (SOP) zur Durchführung der amtlichen Kontrollen in Betrieben. Die Thematik wird darüber hinaus in inigen Ländern zusätzlich durch untergesetzliche Regelungen aufgegriffen. Es ist festgelegt, dass jede Betriebskontrolle mit bestimmten Mindestinhalten zu dokumentieren ist. Diese entsprechen den Anforderungen nach Artikel 9 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004. Die zuständige Behörde stellt dem betroffenen Unternehmer zumindest im Falle eines Verstoßes eine Abschrift des Kontrolldokuments zur Verfügung. Darüber hinaus werden fachaufsichtliche Überprüfungen durchgeführt, um die Einhaltung durch die zuständigen Behörden zu überprüfen bzw. im Rahmen von regelmäßig durchgeführten internen Audits die Umsetzung verifiziert. Weitere Maßnahmen: Das Ministerium (NRW) hat beim LANUV veranlasst, die bei der Vor-Ort-Behörde festgestellten Mängel abzustellen und darüber zu berichten. Das LANUV teilt dazu mit, dass die betroffene Behörde die Page: 1 Action Proposed
Rekommendation 2. The Competent Authorities should ensure that establishments producing mechanically separated meat meet the relevant requirements established in Annex III to Reg…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that establishments producing mechanically separated meat meet the relevant requirements established in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and are approved for the activities concerned in order to comply with the provisions of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
triebe, die Separatorenfleisch herstellen sind nach den gesetzlichen Bestimmungen (gemäß Artikel 3 und 4 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 853/2004) für die betroffenen r Tätigkeiten zugelassen. Dies wird durch Kontrollen in No zugelassenen Betrieben durch die zuständigen Behörden überprüft. Werden bei amtlichen Kontrollen zulassungsrelevante Mängel oder Abweichungen bezüglich der Anforderungen in Anhang III der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 853/2004 festgestellt, so werden diese durch entsprechende Maßnahmen abgestellt. eln
Rekommendation 3. The Competent Authorities should ensure that the list of approved establishments is kept up to date, as required by Article 31(f) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that the list of approved establishments is kept up to date, as required by Article 31(f) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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arüber hinaus werden im Zuge der Bereinigung der Zulassungsdatenbank des Bundes (BLtU-Datenbank) Prüfungen der Zulassung der Betriebe durchgeführt, um festzustellen, ob weitere Spezifizierungen nach Tätigkeiten notwendig sind. Weitere Maßnahmen: Das LANUV NRW wurde durch das Ministerium aufgefordert, in den Betrieben, die Separatorenfleisch herstellen zu prüfen, ob die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen auch erfüllt sind und bis zum 30. Juni 2014 zu berichten. Die Zulassungsbehörde hat dann auch zu prüfen, ob diese Betriebe mit ihren Tätigkeiten in der zentralen Datenbank korrekt gelistet sind. Dies wird ebenfalls bis Page: 2 tion Proposed by the Competent Authority ni 2014 erfolgen. e anderen Länder wurden durch Anschreiben des ULNV über den Sachverhalt informiert und es wurde geregt, eine entsprechende Prüfung durchzuführen, lls das Zulassungsprozedere dem in NRW entspricht. f der 23. AFFL-Sitzung im Mai 2014 wird der Abschluss eser Maßnahme beraten. Bezug auf die Fragestellung der Gewinnung von eisch vom Gabelbein wird darauf verwiesen, dass in dem Einzelfall zu prüfen ist, ob die Bedingungen der winnung dazu führen, dass es sich um paratorenfleisch handelt. Die Behörden werden dies neut
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that procedures are in place to ensure the effectiveness of official controls that are carried out and to ensure that corrective action is taken when …
To ensure that procedures are in place to ensure the effectiveness of official controls that are carried out and to ensure that corrective action is taken when needed, as required by Article 8.3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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ness Die Wirksamkeit der amtlichen Kontrollen wird in allen Ländern durch Maßnahmen sichergestellt, wie sie im 8.3 beiliegenden Positionspapier aufgeführt sind. Diese Maßnahmen haben Eingang gefunden im Integrierten Mehrjährigen Nationalen Kontrollplan (MNKP) der r Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Darüber hinaus existieren weitergehende länderspezifische Verfahren. en BB: brandenburgischen QM-System ist sowohl die Durchführung amtlicher Kontrollen als auch die gegebenenfalls zu ergreifenden Maßnahmen inklusive der Verfahrensanweisung zum Verwaltungshandeln implementiert. Die Anwendung des Systems wird durch regelmäßige Auditierung kontrolliert. BE: Das Qualitätsmanagement-System zielt darauf ab, die Sicherheit der Wirksamkeit von amtlichen Kontrollen zu gewährleisten. Durch regelmäßig stattfindende Audits wird Page: 4 überprüft. n in gs in Verkehr die geeigneten Sicherstellung rch den rstößen it von Integrierten eben. Die inzel- ll für den n Behörden für eisch ls dbuch ist in gsrelevante zuständigen s system für den eren. Des Betrieben, enstbesprechung Page: 5 rtert werden. der von Maßnahmen ren anhand von fung durch er von Maßnahmen ren anhand von informiert. m Falle der ksame Rahmen e
Rekommendation 5. In order to comply with European Union requirements, the Competent Authorities should ensure that deficiencies found are corrected in the establishments visited…
In order to comply with European Union requirements, the Competent Authorities should ensure that deficiencies found are corrected in the establishments visited and are not present in other approved establishments (Article 54 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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Werden im Einzelfall konkrete Mängel bzw. Abweichungen e von Rechtsvorgaben im Rahmen der amtlichen Überwachung festgestellt, so werden diese abgestellt und Maßnahmen, in o Abhängigkeit von Art und Ausmaß der festgestellten Verstöße, festgelegt. Bei Fristsetzung zur Mängelbeseitigung wird diese in der Regel im Rahmen von Nachkontrollen n überprüft. Die Umsetzung wird im Rahmen von regelmäßig urchgeführten internen Audits überprüft. U- Weitere Maßnahmen: Die im Bericht aufgeführten Mängel, die bei der Überprüfung festgestellt wurden, sind zwischenzeitlich abgestellt und werden bei der Überprüfung anderer Betriebe mit berücksichtigt.
Rekommendation 6. The Competent Authorities should ensure that European Union requirements for the production and use of mechanically separated meat are respected (Chapter III (3…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that European Union requirements for the production and use of mechanically separated meat are respected (Chapter III (3) and (4) of Section V of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004).
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: In Brandenburg existieren zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt keine on Betriebe, die Separatorenfleisch erzeugen oder verwenden. BE: In Berlin sind zurzeit keine Betriebe ansässig, die Page: 9 Proposed by the Competent Authority torenfleisch herstellen. Ansonsten erfolgt die üfung der Betriebe risikoorientiert. are currently no establishments in Berlin which e or use mechanically separated meat. Otherwise, ishments are checked on the basis of risk. nkrafttreten der Kontrollverordnung erfolgt in Baden- mberg die Überprüfung von Betrieben nach orientierten Kriterien. mittelbetriebe, die Separatorenfleisch herstellen, fallen höchste Risikokategorie (I). Derartige Betriebe sind je inzelbewertung zwischen wöchentlich und onatlich zu kontrollieren. Die Behörden in Baden- mberg wurden 2007 eingehend über die Anforderungen Herstellung von Separatorenfleisch nach Anhang III itt V Kapitel III Nummer 3 und 4 der Verordnung r. 853/2004 geschult. Württemberg the Regulation came into force, establishments een checked on the basis of risk criteria. usinesses which produce mechanically separated all into the highest risk category (I). Businesses of ind must be inspected at a rate of between once a nd every s
Rekommendation 7. The Competent Authorities should ensure that when food business operators' sampling programmes are implemented, the sampling protocols are in compliance with th…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that when food business operators' sampling programmes are implemented, the sampling protocols are in compliance with those of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
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BB: ie Prüfung der Umsetzung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 ist Gegenstand einer Checkliste im brandenburgischen QM-System. BE: Die Veterinär- und Lebensmittelüberwachungsämter der Berliner Bezirke sind gehalten, die Einhaltung der Vorschriften der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 im Rahmen von Betriebskontrollen regelmäßig zu überprüfen. Berlin The veterinary and food safety authorities within the districts of Berlin are requested to conduct regular inspections to determine whether establishments are complying with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. The verification of the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 is part of the QM system. Baden-Württemberg With regard to the monitoring of compliance with Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, part of the QM system for Baden-Württemberg includes a form which is used by the authorities to systematically check the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. This also includes the sampling plans of food business operators. Im Rahmen einer Fortbildungsreihe im Dezember 2013 für alle zuständigen Behörden war die Überprüfung der Eigenkontrollen nach der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 vor dem Hintergrund der Ergebnisse des FV
Rekommendation 8. The Competent Authorities should ensure that products containing mechanically separated meat, as well as other ingredients such as chicken skin, are correctly l…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that products containing mechanically separated meat, as well as other ingredients such as chicken skin, are correctly labelled in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2000/13/EC and indications on labels do not mislead consumers (Directive 2000/13/EC and Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002).
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BB: Die Überprüfung der Kennzeichnung/ Etikettierung von Fleischerzeugnissen ist Bestandteil einer Checkliste im randenburgischen QM-System. In Berlin sind zurzeit keine Betriebe ansässig, die Separatorenfleisch herstellen. Berlin There are currently no establishments in Berlin using mechanically separated meat as an ingredient in meat l preparations and meat products. The correct labelling of meat products is verified as part of official food monitoring (sampling and testing). BW: Bereits 2007 wurden die nachgeordneten Behörden in Baden- Württemberg mit Schreiben darauf hingewiesen, dass Separatorenfleisch unabhängig von der Einstufung nach den Kategorien des Anhang III Abschnitt V Kapitel III der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 853/2004 auf der Grundlage der Richtlinie 2000/13/EG stets als Separatorenfleisch im Page: 19 wird bei der n im berwachung estellt. gsgemäße einen hnung enfleisch als tlichen dem digkeit inblick auf n uchung) Page: 20 esen, dass ng nach den III der der isch im chgeführt, nzeichnung mit regelmäßig chung inblick auf n uchung) regelmäßig e ugnissen und leisch zu deren Page: 21 ndigen n und ur nd f die ng nach den III der der isch im urden mit gewiesen, rstellung von ine
Rekommendation 9. The Competent Authorities should ensure that mechanically separated meat sold to other establishments is accompanied by the necessary information which allows f…
The Competent Authorities should ensure that mechanically separated meat sold to other establishments is accompanied by the necessary information which allows food business operators to use it in meat preparations and meat products in accordance with the requirements of points 3(e) and 4(g), Chapter III, Section V, Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, and to label the products destined to the final consumers in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2000/13/EC and of paragraph 2, section VI, Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
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BB: In Brandenburg gibt es derzeit keinen Betrieb, der Separatorenfleisch herstellt und in den Verkehr bringt. BE: Berlin sind zurzeit keine Betriebe ansässig, die ce Separatorenfleisch herstellen. BW: Mit gleichem Schreiben wie zu Ziffer 8 wurden die Behörden über das Erfordernis der Kennzeichnung hingewiesen. In mehreren Schwerpunktprogrammen (2007 und 2009) wurden n diese Sachverhalte in BW bei allen größeren Fleischverarbeitungsbetrieben überprüft. BY: Der Bericht DG(SANCO)/2012-6355-MR wird den Regierungen zur Beachtung und ggf. Maßnahmenveranlassung zugestellt. Der Bericht wird bei der nächsten Dienstbesprechung thematisiert. Werden im Einzelfall konkrete Mängel bei der amtlichen Überwachung festgestellt, so werden diese entsprechend abgestellt. HB: In HB gibt es keine Betriebe, die für die Herstellung von Separatorenfleisch oder anderen Erzeugnissen, die unter Umständen als Separatorenfleisch angesprochen werden könnten, zugelassen sind. Insofern stellt sich in HB die angesprochene Fragestellung nicht. Die Einhaltung der Page: 23 ung von wird im ft. dem digkeit g amtlich er Betrieb ernis der chnung liegt rprüfen im n, die trieb zu Page: 24 herschutz) d deren überprüft sch re
2012-63802012
Animal welfare - farms and transport
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Rekommendation 1. e documented procedures, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8(1), for inspections of farms with categories of animals listed in table 2 of Annex…
e documented procedures, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8(1), for inspections of farms with categories of animals listed in table 2 of Annex IV of Decision 2006/778/EC which include the recommendations of the Standing Committee of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes.
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Provide documented procedures, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8(1), for inspections of farms Bei der Überarbeitung des Handbuches "Tierschutzüberwachungen in Nutz- with categories of animals listed in table 2 of Annex IV of tierhaltungen" werden auch die Tierkategorien der Tabelle 2 des Anhangs Decision 2006/778/EC which include the recommendations IV der Entscheidung 2006/778/EG in das Handbuch aufgenommen und of the Standing Committee of the European Convention for dabei die Empfehlungen des Ständigen Ausschusses des Europäischen the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes. Übereinkommens zum Schutz von Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Tierhaltun- gen berücksichtigt. Es sollten im Einklang mit Artikel 8 Absatz 1 der Verord- nung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 dokumentierte Verfahren für Kon- trollen in Betrieben erarbeitet werden, in denen die in Ta- belle 2 von Anhang IV der Entscheidung 2006/778/EG ge- nannten Tierkategorien gehalten werden; diese Verfahren sollten die Empfehlungen des Ständigen Ausschusses des Europäischen Übereinkommens zum Schutz von Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Tierhaltungen berücksichtigen.
Provide documented procedures, as required by Regulation Bei der Überarbeitung des Handbuches "Tierschutzüberwachungen in Nutz- (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8(1), for inspections of farms tierhaltungen" werden auch die Tierkategorien der Tabelle 2 des Anhangs with categories of animals listed in table 2 of Annex IV of IV der Entscheidung 2006/778/EG in das Handbuch aufgenommen und Decision 2006/778/EC which include the recommendations dabei die Empfehlungen des Ständigen Ausschusses des Europäischen of the Standing Committee of the European Convention for Übereinkommens zum Schutz von Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Tierhaltun- the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes. gen berücksichtigt. Es sollten im Einklang mit Artikel 8 Absatz 1 der Verord- nung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 dokumentierte Verfahren für Kon- trollen in Betrieben erarbeitet werden, in denen die in Ta- belle 2 von Anhang IV der Entscheidung 2006/778/EG ge- nannten Tierkategorien gehalten werden; diese Verfahren sollten die Empfehlungen des Ständigen Ausschusses des Europäischen Übereinkommens zum Schutz von Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Tierhaltungen berücksichtigen.
Rekommendation 2. ue with measures by all levels of the CA to achieve full compliance with group housing for sows by 1.1.2013, as required by Article 3 of Directive 2008/120/EC.
ue with measures by all levels of the CA to achieve full compliance with group housing for sows by 1.1.2013, as required by Article 3 of Directive 2008/120/EC.
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Continue with measures by all levels of the CA to achieve Es wird weiterhin auf allen Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden an Maßnah- full compliance with group housing for sows by 1.1.2013, men gearbeitet, die gewährleisten, dass zum 1. Januar 2013 die Umstellung as required by Article 3 of Directive 2008/120/EC. auf die Gruppenhaltung von Sauen flächendeckend vollzogen ist. Es sollte auf allen Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden wei- Darüber hinaus besteht ein enger Kontakt der Veterinärverwaltung zu den terhin an Maßnahmen gearbeitet werden, mit denen die flä- einschlägigen Wirtschaftsverbänden. chendeckende Einführung der Gruppenhaltung von Sauen gemäß Artikel 3 der Richtlinie 2008/120/EG bis zum 1. Zudem werden die Landwirte bei Veranstaltungen, über die Fachpresse und Januar 2013 gewährleistet werden kann. über die landwirtschaftliche Beratung seit Monaten regelmäßig auf die ab 1. Page: 1 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Action plan receiv
Continue with measures by all levels of the CA to achieve Es wird weiterhin auf allen Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden an Maßnah- full compliance with group housing for sows by 1.1.2013, men gearbeitet, die gewährleisten, dass zum 1. Januar 2013 die Umstellung as required by Article 3 of Directive 2008/120/EC. auf die Gruppenhaltung von Sauen flächendeckend vollzogen ist. Es sollte auf allen Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden wei- Darüber hinaus besteht ein enger Kontakt der Veterinärverwaltung zu den terhin an Maßnahmen gearbeitet werden, mit denen die flä- einschlägigen Wirtschaftsverbänden. chendeckende Einführung der Gruppenhaltung von Sauen gemäß Artikel 3 der Richtlinie 2008/120/EG bis zum 1. Zudem werden die Landwirte bei Veranstaltungen, über die Fachpresse und Januar 2013 gewährleistet werden kann. über die landwirtschaftliche Beratung seit Monaten regelmäßig auf die ab 1. Page: 1 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Updated action pla
Rekommendation 3. ue with measures, as previously recommended (recommendation 3 in report 2008-7980) and as have been adopted by all levels of the CA, to avoid routine tail- dock…
ue with measures, as previously recommended (recommendation 3 in report 2008-7980) and as have been adopted by all levels of the CA, to avoid routine tail- docking of piglets as required by Directive 2008/120/EC Annex Chapter I (8).
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Continue with measures, as previously recommended (rec- ommendation 3 in report 2008-7980) and as have been Alle Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden beschäftigen sich weiterhin intensiv adopted by all levels of the CA, to avoid routine tail- mit der Problematik des Schwanzbeißens bei Schweinen. Um zukünftig docking of piglets as required by Directive 2008/120/EC weitgehend auf die übliche Praxis des Schwänzekupierens bei Ferkeln ver- Annex Chapter I (8). zichten zu können, liegen die Schwerpunkte hierbei insbesondere auf fol- genden Maßnahmen: Es sollte, wie bereits früher empfohlen (Empfehlung Nr. 3 im Bericht 2008-7980) und von allen Ebenen der zuständi- - Derzeit beschäftigen sich u. a. siebzehn Forschungsvorhaben auf Lan- gen Behörden beschlossen, weiterhin dafür gesorgt werden, des- und Bundesebene mit der Untersuchung verschiedenster Aspekte dass gemäß Anhang I Kapitel I Nummer 8 im Anhang der der Problematik des Schwanzbeißens. Richtlinie 2008/120/EG auf das routinemäßige Kupieren - Im Rahmen einer interdisziplinären Gesprächsrunde werden zur Verfü- gung stehende Ressourcen effektiv gesteuert sowie laufende und ge- der Schwänze bei Ferkeln verzichtet wird. plante Untersuchungen
Continue with measures, as previously recommended (rec- Alle Ebenen der zuständigen Behörden beschäftigen sich weiterhin intensiv ommendation 3 in report 2008-7980) and as have been mit der Problematik des Schwanzbeißens bei Schweinen. Um zukünftig adopted by all levels of the CA, to avoid routine tail- weitgehend auf die übliche Praxis des Schwänzekupierens bei Ferkeln ver- docking of piglets as required by Directive 2008/120/EC zichten zu können, liegen die Schwerpunkte hierbei insbesondere auf fol- genden Maßnahmen: Annex Chapter I (8). Es sollte, wie bereits früher empfohlen (Empfehlung Nr. 3 - Derzeit beschäftigen sich u. a. siebzehn Forschungsvorhaben auf Lan- im Bericht 2008-7980) und von allen Ebenen der zuständi- des- und Bundesebene mit der Untersuchung verschiedenster Aspekte gen Behörden beschlossen, weiterhin dafür gesorgt werden, der Problematik des Schwanzbeißens. dass gemäß Anhang I Kapitel I Nummer 8 im Anhang der - Im Rahmen einer interdisziplinären Gesprächsrunde werden zur Verfü- Richtlinie 2008/120/EG auf das routinemäßige Kupieren gung stehende Ressourcen effektiv gesteuert sowie laufende und ge- der Schwänze bei Ferkeln verzichtet wird. plante Untersuchungen
Rekommendation 4. that the data collected by the satellite navigation system on vehicles used for the long distance transport of animals, allows for the recording and presentatio…
that the data collected by the satellite navigation system on vehicles used for the long distance transport of animals, allows for the recording and presentation of numbers and reasons for injured or dead animals as required by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 Annex I Chapter VI 4.1.
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Ensure that the data collected by the satellite navigation system on vehicles used for the long distance transport of Änderung des Zulassungsverfahrens von Straßenfahrzeugen für den Tier- animals, allows for the recording and presentation of num- transport für lange Beförderungen nach Art. 18 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1/2005: Page: 2 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Action plan received on 23 July 2012 Action Proposed by the Competent Authority N°. Recommendation bers and reasons for injured or dead animals as required by - Aufnahme der Prüfung ,,Eingabe der Anzahl aufgetretener Verlet- Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 Annex I Chapter VI 4.1. zungen und/oder Todesfälle sowie Begründung in das Satellitenna- vigationssystem" in das Zulassungsverfahren; Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass mit den vom Satelli- tennavigationssystem der Fahrzeuge für den Tiertransport Im ,,Handbuch Tiertransporte" der Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucher- über lange
Ensure that the data collected by the satellite navigation Änderung des Zulassungsverfahrens von Straßenfahrzeugen für den Tier- system on vehicles used for the long distance transport of transport für lange Beförderungen nach Art. 18 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. animals, allows for the recording and presentation of num- 1/2005: bers and reasons for injured or dead animals as required by - Aufnahme der Prüfung ,,Eingabe der Anzahl aufgetretener Verlet- Page: 2 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Updated action plan received on 10 October 2012 Action Proposed by the Competent Authority N°. Recommendation Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 Annex I Chapter VI 4.1. zungen und/oder Todesfälle sowie Begründung in das Satellitenna- vigationssystem" in das Zulassungsverfahren; Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass mit den vom Satelli- Im ,,Handbuch Tiertransporte" der Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucher- tennavigationssystem der Fahrzeuge für den Tiertransport
Rekommendation 5. that there is a system of verification of the effectiveness of official controls, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8 (3) and taking into accou…
that there is a system of verification of the effectiveness of official controls, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 8 (3) and taking into account the best practice seen in Brandenburg, in operation in all Länder in relation to official controls of animal welfare.
Medlemsstatens svar
Ensure that there is a system of verification of the effec- tiveness of official controls, as required by Regulation (EC) Der Inspektionsbesuch wurde in einer Amtstierärztefortbildung mit den No 882/2004 Article 8 (3) and taking into account the best Amtstierärzten des Freistaates Sachsen am 2. Mai 2012 ausgewertet. Es practice seen in Brandenburg, in operation in all Länder in wurde festgelegt, konkrete Schritte zur Etablierung eines Systems für die relation to official controls of animal welfare. Verifizierung der Wirksamkeit der amtlichen Kontrollen, dass Artikel 8 Abs. 3 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 genügt und die in Brandenburg gesehe- Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass in allen Ländern für die nen vorbildlichen Verfahren berücksichtigt, einzuleiten. Dazu wurden erste amtlichen Tierschutzkontrollen ein System für die Verifi- Absprachen zur Gründung einer entsprechenden Arbeitsgruppe getroffen. zierung der Wirksamkeit der amtlichen Kontrollen vorhan- Die vollständige Einführung dieses Systems wird 2013 erfolgen. den ist, das Artikel 8 Absatz 3 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. In den anderen Ländern werden die amtlichen Kontrollen im Rahmen des 882/2004 genügt und die in Brandenbur
Ensure that there is a system of verification of the effec- Der Inspektionsbesuch wurde in einer Amtstierärztefortbildung mit den Page: 3 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Updated action plan received on 10 October 2012 Action Proposed by the Competent Authority N°. Recommendation tiveness of official controls, as required by Regulation (EC) Amtstierärzten des Freistaates Sachsen am 2. Mai 2012 ausgewertet. Es No 882/2004 Article 8 (3) and taking into account the best wurde festgelegt, konkrete Schritte zur Etablierung eines Systems für die practice seen in Brandenburg, in operation in all Länder in Verifizierung der Wirksamkeit der amtlichen Kontrollen, dass Artikel 8 Abs. 3 relation to official controls of animal welfare. der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 genügt und die in Brandenburg gesehe- nen vorbildlichen Verfahren berücksichtigt, einzuleiten. Dazu wurden erste Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass in allen Ländern für die Absprache
Rekommendation 6. that audits, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 4 (6), are carried out in all Länder in relation to official controls of animal welfare.
that audits, as required by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Article 4 (6), are carried out in all Länder in relation to official controls of animal welfare.
Medlemsstatens svar
Ensure that audits, as required by Regulation (EC) No Audits werden gemäß den Vorgaben der Entscheidung der Kommission 882/2004 Article 4 (6), are carried out in all Länder in rela- 2006/677/EG geplant und durchgeführt. tion to official controls of animal welfare. Siehe 5 Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass in allen Ländern die In Sachsen wird dies im Rahmen der Einführung des Systems für die Verifi- amtlichen Tierschutzkontrollen Überprüfungen (Audits) zierung der Wirksamkeit der Kontrollen, wie unter Punkt 5 beschrieben er- nach Artikel 4 Absatz 6 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 folgen. unterzogen werden. Page: 4
Ensure that audits, as required by Regulation (EC) No Audits werden gemäß den Vorgaben der Entscheidung der Kommission 882/2004 Article 4 (6), are carried out in all Länder in rela- 2006/677/EG geplant und durchgeführt. tion to official controls of animal welfare. Siehe 5 Es sollte dafür gesorgt werden, dass in allen Ländern die In Sachsen wird dies im Rahmen der Einführung des Systems für die Verifi- amtlichen Tierschutzkontrollen Überprüfungen (Audits) zierung der Wirksamkeit der Kontrollen, wie unter Punkt 5 beschrieben er- nach Artikel 4 Absatz 6 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 882/2004 folgen. unterzogen werden. Additional information received on 11/10/2012: Es liegt ein Missverständnis vor. Sachsen wird das Audit- System von Bran- denburg einführen, das auch Kontrollen ,,vor Ort" vorsieht. Es ist bereits Page: 5 Maßnahmenplan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu den Empfehlungen im Abschlussbericht DG (SANCO)/2012-6380 MR FINAL eines Audits, durchgeführt vom 06. bis 10. Februar 2012, zur Bewertung der Durchführung von Tierschutzkontrollen in landwirtschaftlichen Be- trieben und beim Transport Updated action plan received on 10 October 2012 Action Proposed by the Competent Authority N°.
2012-64712012
evaluate the implementation of requirements for organic fertilisers and soil improvers
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Rekommendation 1. To review the organisation of the system for official controls required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 in order to enable competent authorities…
To review the organisation of the system for official controls required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 in order to enable competent authorities to better verify that the relevant requirements for OF/SI are fulfilled.
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To review the organisation of the system for official controls required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 in order to enable competent authorities to better verify that the relevant requirements for OF/SI are fulfilled.
Rekommendation 2. To register traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI as required by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
To register traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI as required by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
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To register traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI as required by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI are included on the list of plants and operators acting along the chain of ABP and derived product…
To ensure that traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI are included on the list of plants and operators acting along the chain of ABP and derived products, as required by Article 47 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Article 32(5) of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
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To ensure that traders, transporters and final users of OF/SI are included on the list of plants and operators acting along the chain of ABP and derived products, as required by Article 47 of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Article 32(5) of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that, when relevant, OF/SI to be applied to land are mixed with the components referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
To ensure that, when relevant, OF/SI to be applied to land are mixed with the components referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
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To ensure that, when relevant, OF/SI to be applied to land are mixed with the components referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
Rekommendation 5. To gather information that the components authorised for use in the mixture of OF/SI render the mixture unpalatable to animals or are otherwise effective in pre…
To gather information that the components authorised for use in the mixture of OF/SI render the mixture unpalatable to animals or are otherwise effective in preventing misuse of the mixture for feeding purposes, and ensure that such components are being used, as required by Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
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To gather information that the components authorised for use in the mixture of OF/SI render the mixture unpalatable to animals or are otherwise effective in preventing misuse of the mixture for feeding purposes, and ensure that such components are being used, as required by Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.
Rekommendation 6. To carry out official controls on the feed ban taking fully into account the risk of cross- contamination of feed with OF/SI, as laid down by Article 3 of Regul…
To carry out official controls on the feed ban taking fully into account the risk of cross- contamination of feed with OF/SI, as laid down by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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2012-64842012
evaluate measures in place for the identification of hazards and management of risks along the feed chain
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that establishments active in any of the stages of the feed chain are registered by the competent authorities, as required by Article 9 of Regulation …
To ensure that establishments active in any of the stages of the feed chain are registered by the competent authorities, as required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005, in particular food establishments placing their products or co-products in the feed chain.
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eed chain BMELV wird beim jährlich stattfindenden Austausch von BMELV mit 9 of Wirtschaftsverbänden des Futtermittelsektors auf die Registrierungspflicht für ng Futtermittelunternehmer gemäß Artikel 9 Absatz 2 Buchstabe a der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 hinweisen und diese bitten, ihre angeschlossenen Unternehmen zu informieren. tt der . BMELV vertritt die Auffassung, dass für Unternehmen eine t Registrierungspflicht nach Artikel 9 Absatz 2 Buchstabe a der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 besteht, wenn der abgegebene Stoff als Futtermittel anzusehen ist. Hierbei wird die Begriffsbestimmung für Futtermittel gemäß Artikel 3 Nr. 4 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 178/2002 herangezogen. Die Länder orientieren sich beim Vollzug daran.
any The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013: stered Consumer Protection will, in connection with Der zweite Teil der Antwort ist nicht d by its annual exchange of information with dahingehend zu verstehen, dass es sich bei , associations representing the feed industry, Erzeugnissen, die von Lebensmittelbetrieben g draw attention to the registration obligation of (z.B. Konditoreien) an Futtermittelbetriebe d feed business operators under Article 9(2)(a) of geliefert werden, immer um Lebensmittel Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 and ask them to handelt. inform their members accordingly. BMELV vertritt weiterhin die Auffassung, The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and dass es für die Frage, ob ein Unternehmen Consumer Protection is of the opinion that a der Registrierungspflicht nach Artikel 9 registration obligation under Article 9(2)(a) of Absatz 2 Buchstabe a der Verordnung (EG) Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 applies to Nr. 183/2005 unterliegt, darauf ankommt, ob business operators if the product supplied is ein Unternehmen Futtermittel abgibt. Hierbei considered to be a feedingstuff as defined in wird die Begriffsbestimmung für Futtermittel Article
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that the national list of approved/registered establishments are timely updated, as laid down by Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
To ensure that the national list of approved/registered establishments are timely updated, as laid down by Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
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ents are Die zuständige Behörde trägt die Betriebe, die sie nach Artikel 9 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 registriert hat, fortlaufend in das Register des jeweiligen Landes ein. Dieses Register ist ein Teil des nationalen Verzeichnisses. Die amtliche Veröffentlichung der Verzeichnisse der in Artikel 19 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 genannten Betriebe, wie nach Artikel 19 Absatz 7 der Verordnung vorgeschrieben, erfolgt einmal jährlich im Internet. Hierfür steht in Deutschland einzig der Page: 1 Action Plan received from CA on 5 February 2013 CO)/2012-6484-MR of an audit carried out from 19 to 29 June 2012 in s and management of risks along the feed chain mpetent Authority ger zur Verfügung. Allein der elektronische en sicheren Schutz des Verzeichnisses vor ubten Veränderungen. Diese Eigenschaft muss rleistet sein, weil Futtermittelunternehmer und Absatz 6 Verordnung (EG) Nr. 183/2005 verpflichtet s Betrieben, die gemäß dieser Verordnung registriert zu beschaffen und zu verwenden.
The competent authority enters the Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013: establishments it has registered pursuant to Die Veröffentlichung der Verzeichnisse der 19 Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 in in Artikel 19 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EG) the relevant Land's register as and when they Nr. 183/2005 genannten Betriebe im are registered. This register forms part of the elektronischen Bundesanzeiger nennt, Page: 1 Updated Action Plan received from CA on 25 April 2013 y the Competent Authorities of Germany on 05 February in response to Report ref. t from 19 to 29 June 2012 in order to evaluate measures in place for the identification of d chain osed by the Competent Authority Ergänzende Maßnahmen st. bezogen auf das jeweilige Land (Spalte 6), he establishments referred to in alle zuständigen Behörden (Spalte 7). In die 1) of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 Bekanntmachung wird der Hinweis d officially on the Internet once a aufgenommen, dass die Unternehmen sich der to comply with Article 19(7) of bei Bedarf an die zuständigen Behörden ion. The only option for this in wenden müssen, um aktualisierte the electronic version of the Federal Informationen über die Registrierung von ndesanzeige
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that feed operators only source feed materials originating in other Member States from registered establishments, as laid down by Article 5 of Regulat…
To ensure that feed operators only source feed materials originating in other Member States from registered establishments, as laid down by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005.
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ng in Die Länder werden mit diesem Maßnahmenkatalog über die Schulung der Kontrolleure im Rahmen der Futtermittel-Kontrolleurverordnung und auf der Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden (16. - 18.04.2013 in Magdeburg) auf deren diese Anforderung erneut hingewiesen. n. Im Übrigen sind Auslegungshinweise im "Merkblatt für die Zulassung und ittelunternehmen (Einzelfuttermittel) (Stand . tehenden Gesprächen mit der Wirtschaft auf e Verantwortung des Unternehmers hinweisen. Page: 2 Action Plan received from CA on 5 February 2013 CO)/2012-6484-MR of an audit carried out from 19 to 29 June 2012 in s and management of risks along the feed chain Action Proposed by the Competent Authority
e The Länder will be reminded of this Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013: er requirement through this action plan, via the Im Merkblatt für die Zulassung und s inspector training provided under the Feed Registrierung von Futtermittelunternehmen - ) Inspectors Ordinance, and at the next annual (Einzelfuttermittel) - 3. Januar 2013" heißt es Page: 2 Updated Action Plan received from CA on 25 April 2013 y the Competent Authorities of Germany on 05 February in response to Report ref. t from 19 to 29 June 2012 in order to evaluate measures in place for the identification of d chain osed by the Competent Authority Ergänzende Maßnahmen the feed monitoring authorities (16 unter Punkt 4.7: 13 in Magdeburg). ,,Der Futtermittelunternehmer muss durch aids to interpretation are provided in angemessene organisatorische und att für die Zulassung und technologische Maß-nahmen gewährleisten, ng von Futtermittelunternehmen dass die Einzelfuttermittel zurückverfolgt ermittel) (Stand 03.01.2013)' (Guide werden können." oval and registration of feed business Feed materials - 3 January 2013). Die einschlägigen Unterlagen (Leitfäden Ministry of Food, Agriculture and bzw. Merkblätter) werden ergänzt um den ot
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that feed materials in liquid form originating in other Member States are used only if they are labelled as such, as laid down by Article 15 of Regula…
To ensure that feed materials in liquid form originating in other Member States are used only if they are labelled as such, as laid down by Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009.
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Member Es wurde ein "Leitfaden zur Kennzeichnung von Einzelfuttermitteln und rticle 15 Mischfuttermitteln" (2. Auflage, Stand 24.04.2012) durch Bund und Länder erarbeitet, in dem die Regelungen der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 767/2009 umfassend behandelt sind. Dieser Leitfaden liegt den in den Ländern ie aus zuständigen Behörden vor. Die Länder werden mit diesem Maßnahmenkatalog, über die Schulung der Kontrolleure im Rahmen der FuttermittelKontrolleurverordnung und auf der nächsten Jahrestagung der Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden (16. - 18.04.2013 in Magdeburg) hierzu erneut sensibilisiert. Das BMELV wird in den anstehenden Gesprächen mit der Wirtschaft auf diesen Sachverhalt und die Verantwortung des Unternehmers hinweisen.
form A `Leitfaden zur Kennzeichnung von Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013: sed Einzelfuttermitteln und Mischfuttermitteln' Im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der id (Guideline on the labelling of feed materials Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden wurden and compound feed, 2nd edition, 24 April die Teilnehmer/innen am 18.04.2013 über een produced by the federal and diesen Sachverhalt informiert. Page: 3 Updated Action Plan received from CA on 25 April 2013 y the Competent Authorities of Germany on 05 February in response to Report ref. t from 19 to 29 June 2012 in order to evaluate measures in place for the identification of d chain ction Proposed by the Competent Authority Ergänzende Maßnahmen änder authorities, in which the provisions of egulation (EC) No 767/2009 are covered in etail. This guideline is available to the ompetent authorities in the Länder. he Länder will be reminded of this through the resent action plan, via the inspector training rovided under the Feed Inspectors Ordinance, nd at the next annual meeting of the feed onitoring authorities (16 18 April 2013 in agdeburg). he Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and onsumer Protection will draw attention to this atter and the resp
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that operators are timely requested to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for homogeneity laid down by Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 18…
To ensure that operators are timely requested to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for homogeneity laid down by Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 and set out in its Annex II.
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iance Die zuständige Behörde entscheidet in Abhängigkeit von eingesetzten Ausgangsmaterialien und der Komplexität der Endmischung über die angemessene Häufigkeit eines Nachweises durch den Unternehmer, dass die Homogenität eingehalten ist. rt Die Länder werden mit diesem Maßnahmenkatalog, über die Schulung der Kontrolleure im Rahmen der FuttermittelKontrolleurverordnung und auf der nächsten Jahrestagung der Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden (16. - 18.04.2013 in Magdeburg) Page: 3 Action Plan received from CA on 5 February 2013 CO)/2012-6484-MR of an audit carried out from 19 to 29 June 2012 in s and management of risks along the feed chain Action Proposed by the Competent Authority auch zu dieser Anforderung erneut informiert. Das BMELV wird in den anstehenden Gesprächen mit der Wirtschaft auch auf diesen Sachverhalt und die Verantwortung des Unternehmers hinweisen.
he competent authority fixes the intervals at Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013:. which operators must demonstrate compliance Im Rahmen einer Bund-Länder-Besprechung ith homogeneity requirements taking account am 16.04.2013 in Magdeburg hat BMELV of the starting material used and the complexity die Länder auf die Bedeutung der of the end mix. Überwachung von Homogenitäts- he Länder will be reminded of this anforderungen bei Mischfuttermitteln equirement through this action plan, via the hingewiesen und die Verpflichtung der nspector training provided under the Feed Unternehmer, die Wirksamkeit der Page: 4 Updated Action Plan received from CA on 25 April 2013 y the Competent Authorities of Germany on 05 February in response to Report ref. t from 19 to 29 June 2012 in order to evaluate measures in place for the identification of d chain Action Proposed by the Competent Authority Ergänzende Maßnahmen Inspectors Ordinance, and at the next annual Mischanlagen in Bezug auf die Homogenität meeting of the feed monitoring authorities (16 nachzuweisen, angesprochen. Die AG 18 April 2013 in Magdeburg). "Futtermittelhygiene" wird in der nächsten The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Bespr
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that feed business operators make further progress concerning the design and implementation of the HACCP-based procedures required by Articles 6 and 7…
To ensure that feed business operators make further progress concerning the design and implementation of the HACCP-based procedures required by Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005, so that all relevant risks are adequately managed.
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rning Bereits aus dem FVO-Audit DG(SANCO)/2009-8322 wurden aufgrund der vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen hierzu Konsequenzen gezogen. vant Im Rahmen der Schulung angehender Futtermittelkontrolleure wurde ein Modul zum Thema HACCP erstmals in 2011/2012 neu eingebaut. Dieses e Modul soll erstmals 2012/2013 modifiziert werden durch eine weitere Stärkung der Kontrollpraxis (Prüfung eines HACCP-Systems in einem Betrieb vor Ort) ergänzend zur theoretischen Schulung. sen Der "Leitfaden zur Kontrolle der Anwendung des HACCP-Konzeptes" wurde 2012 überarbeitet und weiter verbessert (3. Auflage, Stand 03.01.2013). Eine Präsentation erfolgte auf der Jahrestagung der Futtermittelüber wachungsbehörden 2012 im Saarland. Die Länder werden mit diesem Maßnahmenkatalog sowie auf der nächsten Jahrestagung der Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden (16. - 18.04.2013 in Magdeburg) hierzu erneut informiert. Page: 4 Action Plan received from CA on 5 February 2013 CO)/2012-6484-MR of an audit carried out from 19 to 29 June 2012 in s and management of risks along the feed chain der Wirtschaft auf ernehmers in der CCP-Systems hinweisen. Zusammenarbeit zwischen Bund und Ländern erarbeitet wurden, sind auf der Homepage des
The measures proposed as a result of FVO audit Stellungnahme vom 22.04.2013: DG(SANCO)/2009-8322 have already had an Im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der impact in this respect. Futtermittelüberwachungsbehörden wurden and A new module on the subject of HACCP was die Teilnehmer/innen am 18.04.2013 über
2012-65172012
evaluate compliance of border inspection posts with approval requirements
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Rekommendation 1. e appropriate measures in the light of the audit results, in order to ensure that imported products of animal origin (e.g. fish meal) are always presented at an…
e appropriate measures in the light of the audit results, in order to ensure that imported products of animal origin (e.g. fish meal) are always presented at an approved BIPs/ICs facilities compliant with the requirements laid down in Commission Decision 2001/812/EC and Council Directive 91/496/EEC.
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lstellen der Länder erfüllen die Mindestanforderungen der Entscheidung 91/496/EWG für die Kategorien, für die chender Zulassung, für die bestehenden ellt, dass die Überprüfung von aus nissen tierischen Ursprungs gen der zugelassenen Grenzkontrollstelle idung 2001/812/EG der Kommission und ates festgelegten Anforderungen Maßnahmen eingeleitet: it über keine Grenzkontrollstelle. rischen Ursprungs eingeführt. ichtung eines Kontrollzentrums zur lzhafen Bremen stehen vor dem llt die Bedingungen der Entscheidung der Richtlinie 91/496/EWG des ristig beantragt. ternehmer (vereidigter Probennehmer) its aufgenommen worden. Ein Audit wird Page: 1 517-MR of an audit carried h approval requirements osed by the Competent Authority
Rekommendation 2. ure that BIPs/ICs comply with all structural and equipment requirements in Commission Decision 2001/812/EC and Council Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC.
ure that BIPs/ICs comply with all structural and equipment requirements in Commission Decision 2001/812/EC and Council Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC.
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le in der Entscheidung 2001/812/EG der 96/EWG sowie 97/78/EG des im Hinblick auf die Struktur und die en Überprüfungen wird sichergestellt, ähigkeit der o.g. GKS gewährleistet ist. hmen eingeleitet: fen Tegel" erfüllt die Anforderungen EG der Kommission und der 78/EG des Rates. stelle mit einer begrenzten n Bezug auf Artikel 4 Absatz 5 der mission zurzeit von der ner Risikobewertung mit einem eitlich gestaffelte Nutzung von s- und Lagereinrichtungen für HC- t über keine Grenzkontrollstelle. ischen Ursprungs eingeführt. Page: 2 517-MR of an audit carried h approval requirements he Competent Authority ht mehr als wurde die hlware ,,Fisch" le sind m Cuxhavener Lagerung von t EU-konformer abzufertigende utorisiertem ontrollraums für Tiere zu den r Auditoren, die r Tierarten, Duschmöglichkeit, zu cheidung der bei den r Katzen, Hunde, " abgefertigt Page: 3 517-MR of an audit carried h approval requirements he Competent Authority mmten itet worden, wurde 3. Mai 2013 zur des erinäreinheiten in hränkung auf e und umhüllte t worden. Damit schlossen. f erfüllen die Einrichtungen kt ollstelle in triebskonzeptes rt beschrieben sind. nfang August 2013 chtung der etriebskonzept für dulbauweise",
2012-65282012
evaluate the monitoring and control of dioxins, furans and PCBs in fish from the Baltic region
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Rekommendation 1. ure that no fish or fishery products, in particular cod liver, salmon and fish oil, sourced from the Baltic sea containing dioxin and/or PCB levels above the ma…
ure that no fish or fishery products, in particular cod liver, salmon and fish oil, sourced from the Baltic sea containing dioxin and/or PCB levels above the maximum levels laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and Directive 2002/32/EC are placed on the EU market as food or feed.
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iver, Alle Lebensmittel mit Dioxin- und/oder PCB-Werten über den in der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1881/2006 und der Richtlinie 2002/32/EG festgelegten Höchstgehalten werden vom Markt genommen. Dezember 2012 wurde ein Antrag an das Bundesministerium gestellt, das Inverkehrbringen von Dorschleber aus der Ostseeregion bundesweit zu verbieten. Die Beobachtung der Gehalte wird durch regelmäßige Probenahmen und Untersuchungen im Rahmen der amtlichen Kontrolle vorgenommen. rüber hinaus ist ein Lebensmittelunternehmer oder ein termittelunternehmer gemäß § 44a LFGB verpflichtet, ihm vorliegende Untersuchungsergebnisse über Gehalte an gesundheitlich nicht erwünschten Stoffen wie Pflanzenschutzmitteln, Stoffen mit pharmakologischer Wirkung, Schwermetallen, Mykotoxinen und Mikroorganismen in und auf Lebensmitteln oder Futtermitteln den zuständigen Behörden mitzuteilen.
Rekommendation 2. ure efficient and effective co-ordination of the monitoring and official controls on dioxins and PCBs in fish and fishery products from the Baltic sea by compet…
ure efficient and effective co-ordination of the monitoring and official controls on dioxins and PCBs in fish and fishery products from the Baltic sea by competent authorities at central level, the Länder and the municipalities as required by Article 4.3 of Regulation (EC) No 2004/882.
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ng Nach Inkrafttreten der Mitteilungs- und Übermittlungsverordnung zu gesundheitlich nicht erwünschten Stoffen (MitÜbermitV) werden dem l BVL alle Dioxinergebnisse gemeldet. Im Bedarfs- und Ereignisfall 4.3 werden betroffene Behörden anderer Länder und des Bundes über relevante Vorgänge informiert. In Niedersachsen beispielsweise sind die Zuständigkeiten der Futtermittelüberwachung durch eine Landesverordnung festgelegt. Die oordinierung der Überwachungsbehörden erfolgt durch die oberste Page: 1 2 ations of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6528-MR of an audit carried control of dioxins, furans and PCBs in fish from the Baltic region ion Proposed by the Competent Authority Landesbehörde. Es wurde ein Gemeinsames braucherschutzinformationssystem Niedersachsen (GeViN) und ein einsames Qualitätsmanagementsystem (EQUINO) der rwachungsbehörden eingerichtet. Schleswig-Holstein koordiniert das Ministerium für Energiewende, dwirtschaft, Umwelt und ländliche Räume (MELUR) mit Erlassen regelmäßigen Fachbesprechungen mit den Veterinärämtern und dem deslabor die Überwachung (s. auch Nr. 3). Im Landeslabor finden elmäßig unter Teilnahme eines MELUR-Vertreters rdinierungsbesprechungen mit den Veterinär
Rekommendation 3. ure that food business operators identify the relevant hazards that must be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels pursuant to Article 5.2(a) Reg…
ure that food business operators identify the relevant hazards that must be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels pursuant to Article 5.2(a) Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 4.3(a) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
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ie risikoorientierte Überwachung, Probenahme sowie Kontrolle der ACCP-Konzepte der Lebensmittelunternehmer ist Bestandteil der amtlichen Überwachung und wird in der Allgemeinen waltungsvorschrift über Grundsätze zur Durchführung der amtlichen berwachung der Einhaltung lebensmittelrechtlicher, weinrechtlicher, uttermittelrechtlicher und tabakrechtlicher Vorschriften VV Rahmen-Überwachung AVV RÜb) geregelt. So wird durch die isikoorientierte Überwachung auch das HACCP-Konzept der ensmittelunternehmer überprüft. Lebensmittelunternehmer oder Futtermittelunternehmer sind gemäß § 44a LFGB verpflichtet, ihm orliegende Untersuchungsergebnisse über Gehalte an gesundheitlich icht erwünschten Stoffen in und auf Lebensmitteln oder Futtermitteln en zuständigen Behörden mitzuteilen. eispielsweise ist die Gefahr einer Kontamination mit Dioxinen und CB im HACCP-Konzept des einzigen in Niedersachsen ansässigen ischölherstellers sachgerecht berücksichtigt. Der Qualitätskontrollplan es Unternehmens sieht regelmäßige Untersuchungen auf Dioxine und CB vor, die alle den zuständigen Behörden gem. § 44a LFGB bermittelt werden. Page: 3 2 ations of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6528-MR of an audit carried co
Rekommendation 4. ure that if products containing dioxin/PCB levels exceeding EU levels have reached the consumer, that the consumer is informed and the products are recalled if …
ure that if products containing dioxin/PCB levels exceeding EU levels have reached the consumer, that the consumer is informed and the products are recalled if necessary in order to achieve a high level of health protection as required by Article 19.1 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Article 54.2c of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
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ern Produkte über den zulässigen Höchstgehalten für Dioxine/PCB in Verkehr gebracht werden, werden amtliche Maßnahmen gem. Art. 54 VO (EG) Nr. 882/2004 ergriffen. Auf der Grundlage der Regelungen ed der §§ 39 und 40 LFGB sind die zuständigen Behörden in der Lage, bei arf Warnungen an die Öffentlichkeit herauszugeben, sowie Page: 4 m CA on 14 December 2012 ations of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6528-MR of an audit carried control of dioxins, furans and PCBs in fish from the Baltic region tion Proposed by the Competent Authority oduktrückrufe zu veranlassen. Zur Information der Öffentlichkeit steht zusätzlich zu den herkömmlichen Verfahren die Möglichkeit, ldungen über das Internet-Portal www.lebensmittelwarnung.de zu breiten. r Dabei ist in der Allgemeinen Verwaltungsvorschrift für die urchführung des Schnellwarnsystems für Lebensmittel, nsmittelbedarfsgegenstände und Futtermittel (AVV Schnellwarnsystem - AVV SWS) geregelt, dass nellwarnungen herausgegeben werden, wenn von den Lebensmitteln n ernstes unmittelbares oder mittelbares Risiko für die menschliche sundheit ausgeht. rüber hinaus besteht mit der Anwendung des § 40 Absatz 1a Nr. 1 GB ab 1. September 2012 die Verpflichtung, die
2012-65302012
evaluate the monitoring of residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that the competent authorities at Länder level ensure that the RMP sampling targets are fulfilled effectively, in accordance with article 4(2) of Regulat…
Ensure that the competent authorities at Länder level ensure that the RMP sampling targets are fulfilled effectively, in accordance with article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
hat Die Länder stellen durch einen regelmäßigen Soll-Ist-Abgleich während nce des laufenden Jahres sicher, dass die Probensolls erfüllt werden. Sollten Proben fehlen, werden diese umgehend nachgefordert. Die Maßnahme ist bereits durch die meisten Bundesländer umgesetzt. In iedersachen erfolgt der Soll-Ist-Abgleich derzeit stichprobenweise. Die technische Umsetzbarkeit eines "regelmäßigen" Soll-Ist-Abgleiches wird geprüft.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that, where standard declarations are used for food chain information, that they are signed by the producers in line with the requirements stipulated in …
Ensure that, where standard declarations are used for food chain information, that they are signed by the producers in line with the requirements stipulated in Annex 2 section III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
in Das Vorliegen und die korrekte Ausfertigung der Standarderklärung ist h the Voraussetzung für die Erteilung der Schlachterlaubnis durch die EC) zuständigen amtlichen Tierärzte und wird zum Teil stichprobenweise von der Fachaufsicht überprüft. für Dieses Vorgehen ist in den Prozessanweisungen der e Qualitätsmanagementsysteme der Bundesländer festgelegt. In einigen ndesländern wurden als konkrete Maßnahme auf die Empfehlungen des FVO, die zuständigen Veterinärbehörden von der Fachaufsicht i.d.R. auf dem Erlassweg noch einmal auf die Notwendigkeit der Überprüfung der vollständig ausgefüllten Information zur Lebensmittelkette (Standarderklärung) einschließlich der Unterschrift des verantwortlichen Erzeugers und auf die Konsequenzen (keine Schlachtung) bei fehlenden oder mangelhaften Angaben in den Informationen zur Lebensmittelkette hingewiesen. Page: 1 Action Plan received from CA 15 July 2013 ions of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6530-MR of an audit carried of residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products Action Proposed by the Competent Authority Derzeit besteht keine rechtliche Möglichkeit, eine unvollständig bzw. unrichtig ausgefüllte Standarderklärung z.B. durch V
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that officials in charge of controls in slaughterhouses carry out inspection tasks related to food chain information as required by Article 5 of Regulati…
Ensure that officials in charge of controls in slaughterhouses carry out inspection tasks related to food chain information as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
Die Aufgaben gemäß VO (EG) Nr. 854/2004, die die amtlichen s Mitarbeiter am Schlachthof bei den Kontrollen wahrzunehmen haben, sind in der Regel in den Qualitätsmanagement-Systemen der Länder festgelegt. höfen Die Prüfaufgaben werden Gegenstand der nächsten Schulungen der tlichen Tierärzte sein. (Brandenburg kann urlaubsbedingt hierzu keine Aussage treffen). Die Umsetzung und Einhaltung der Prüfaufgaben wird durch die für die Kontrollen in Schlachthöfen zuständigen Behörden verstärkt in den nächsten regelmäßigen Audits geprüft werden. Thüringen teilt dazu mit, dass der Inhalt der kommenden Audits nach festgelegten Kriterien gewählt wird. Empfehlungen aus Inspektionsbesuchen werden dabei berücksichtigt.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that the competent authorities responsible for the implementation of the RMP carry out internal audits or have external audits carried out, and take appr…
Ensure that the competent authorities responsible for the implementation of the RMP carry out internal audits or have external audits carried out, and take appropriate measures in the light of their results as required by Article 4.6 of Regulation 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
In den Bundesländern werden jährlich interne Audits gemäß der Page: 2 Action Plan received from CA 15 July 2013 ions of Report ref. DG(SANCO)/2012-6530-MR of an audit carried of residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products Action Proposed by the Competent Authority Qualitätsmanagement-Systeme durchgeführt. Zu ergreifende the Maßnahmen werden in Auditabweichberichten festgelegt. Die n Erkenntnisse aus den Überprüfungen fließen auch in die Aktualisierung der dokumentierten Verfahren ein. Die internen Audits werden durch unabhängige Prüfung evaluiert. für Page: 3
2011-60142011
Public Health - Beef traceability
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Rekommendation 1. ure the registration of bovine holdings as required by Article 14.3.C of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
ure the registration of bovine holdings as required by Article 14.3.C of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure the registration of bovine holdings as required by Article 14.3.C of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
Rekommendation 2. ure that the registration of the movements is in conformity with Article 7.1 second indent of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000.
ure that the registration of the movements is in conformity with Article 7.1 second indent of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure that the registration of the movements is in conformity with Article 7.1 second indent of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000.
Rekommendation 3. ure that the quality of ear tags and the use of the replacement ear tags is monitored and that all appropriate criteria are taken into account, including the or…
ure that the quality of ear tags and the use of the replacement ear tags is monitored and that all appropriate criteria are taken into account, including the ordering of sets of replacement ear tags for the selection of bovine holdings to be inspected in line with the requirements of Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure that the quality of ear tags and the use of the replacement ear tags is monitored and that all appropriate criteria are taken into account, including the ordering of sets of replacement ear tags for the selection of bovine holdings to be inspected in line with the requirements of Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003.
Rekommendation 4. ure that dealers resell or relocate animals within a maximum of 30 days of purchasing animals from the first premises to other premises not within their ownersh…
ure that dealers resell or relocate animals within a maximum of 30 days of purchasing animals from the first premises to other premises not within their ownership as foreseen in Article 2.2 (q) of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure that dealers resell or relocate animals within a maximum of 30 days of purchasing animals from the first premises to other premises not within their ownership as foreseen in Article 2.2 (q) of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
Rekommendation 5. ure that the food business operators have a comprehensive registration system in place regarding the production of beef and certain beef products in line with t…
ure that the food business operators have a comprehensive registration system in place regarding the production of beef and certain beef products in line with the requirements of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1825/2000 in order to ensure reliable traceability systems for beef and beef products.
Medlemsstatens svar
ommendations has been received. Please check back later to see this response Page: 1 port ref. DG(SANCO)/2011-6014-MR of an audit carried ls over the traceability of beef and beef products n Proposed by the Competent Authority
Rekommendation 6. ure that in the assembly centre visited in Lower Saxony, all the requirements concerning notification of movements and certification are met, as foreseen in Reg…
ure that in the assembly centre visited in Lower Saxony, all the requirements concerning notification of movements and certification are met, as foreseen in Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000, Council Directive 64/432/EEC and Commission Decision 2004/292/EC.
Medlemsstatens svar
To ensure that in the assembly centre visited in Lower Saxony, all the requirements concerning notification of movements and certification are met, as foreseen in Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000, Council Directive 64/432/EEC and Commission Decision 2004/292/EC.
Rekommendation 7. ure that the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Regulation (EC) /2004 are met in the establishment visited in Brandenburg.
ure that the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Regulation (EC) /2004 are met in the establishment visited in Brandenburg.
Medlemsstatens svar
ommendations has been received. Please check back later to see this response Page: 2
2011-60162011
Public Health - Microbiological Criteria
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Rekommendation 1. ther develop national official interpretations of the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
ther develop national official interpretations of the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Medlemsstatens svar
Mit der Bund-Länder-Besprechung vom 1. März 2012 (BMELV vom 23.4.2012 323-00505/0090) wurden Auslegungshinweise zur Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1086/2011 erarbeitet. Die AFFL wird in Zusammenarbeit mit dem zuständigen Fachreferat des BMELV systematisch prüfen, welcher weitere offizielle Auslegungsbedarf besteht und entsprechende Auslegungshinweise dazu erarbeiten.
Rekommendation 2. rove the information flow to the Land level from the District level about non- compliances detected with regard to implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/200…
rove the information flow to the Land level from the District level about non- compliances detected with regard to implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 in order to ensure a proper risk assessment as required by Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and thereby ensure that the official controls with regard to the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 are effective and appropriate as required by Article 4 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
Die nationalen und länderspezifischen Monitoring-, sowie Überwachungs- und Untersuchungsprogramme werden weiterhin tisch ausgewertet. E: In Berlin erfolgt eine Abfrage der Bezirke in Bezug auf Umsetzung Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 anlassbezogen. BW: In Baden-Württemberg werden die Ergebnisse der Überprüfung der Durchführung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 anlassbezogen durch die oberste Landesbehörde bei den zuständigen Behörden abgefragt und ausgewertet. Je nach Ergebnis erhalten die nachgeordneten Behörden entsprechende Anweisungen zur Verbesserung der Überwachung. NRW: Nordrhein-Westfalen wird für die Auswertung der mikrobiologischen Eigenkontrollen im Rahmen des geplanten Durchführungserlasses Kriterien für die zuständigen Vor-Ort-Behörden Seite 1 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und n Proposed by the Competent Authority ben und durch regelmäßigen Bericht an LANUV dort einer senden Bewertung zuführen. it Erlass vom 07.03.2012 (siehe Anlage) wurde in NI die achung der mikrobiologischen Eigenkontrollen zur Erfüllung der derungen der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 näher spezifiziert. ine landesweite Datenerf
Rekommendation 3. ure that national recommendations for establishing priorities for official controls are taken into account when organising the risk based official controls of t…
ure that national recommendations for establishing priorities for official controls are taken into account when organising the risk based official controls of the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
nale Empfehlungen für Kontrollschwerpunkte werden im Rahmen sweiter Inspektionsprogramme z.B. nach AVV Rahmen- berwachung festgelegt. Seite 2 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und ion Proposed by the Competent Authority Auf Grundlage der Verwaltungsvorschrift zur Durchführung der lichen Lebensmittelüberwachung in Thüringen (ThürVV ensmittelüberwachung) werden jährlich durch die obere ensmittelüberwachungsbehörde Überwachungsschwerpunkte tgelegt. Die Berichte über BÜP und Lebensmittelmonitoring stellen e Informationsquelle für die Festlegung der Schwerpunkte dar.
Rekommendation 4. ure that establishments producing sprouted seeds have proper HACCP based programmes fully implemented as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 an…
ure that establishments producing sprouted seeds have proper HACCP based programmes fully implemented as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and are controlled in line with Articles 3, 4.2 (a) and 10 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
die auf EU-Ebene geplanten weiterführenden Rechtsvorschriften legungshinweise (Leitlinien) vorliegen, werden diese den nsmittelunternehmern kommuniziert und in werpunktprogrammen überprüft. und BE: Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass der Rechtsdienst der DG co - trotz anderer Auffassung als viele Mitgliedsstaaten - die fassung vertritt, dass die Produktion und die Verpackung von ossen und dergleichen unter den Bereich der Primärproduktion fällt. it sind die Erzeuger von Sprossen und dergleichen von der endung des Artikels 5 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 852/2004 genommen. (Siehe mehrere Arbeitsgruppensitzungen der EU- mission zum Hygienerecht in 2012) Dem niedersächsischen sprossenproduzierenden Betrieb ist die pflichtung zur Durchführung ordnungsgemäßer HACCP-gestützter fahren bekannt gemacht worden. Die amtliche Kontrolle der Seite 3 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und tion Proposed by the Competent Authority wendung HACCP-gestützter Verfahren wurde in NI mit Erlass vom .03.2012 verbindlich vorgegeben. : In Thüringen befanden sich zum Zeitpunkt Juni 2011 keine rossenhersteller. Die HACCP-Systeme der Lebensmitteluntern
Rekommendation 5. ther develop appropriate documented procedures for official controls of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as required by Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004…
ther develop appropriate documented procedures for official controls of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as required by Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
kumentierte Verfahren zur Durchführung amtlicher Kontrollen sind standteil des QM-Systems. Die LAV-Arbeitsgruppe alitätsmanagement im gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz hat die nderübergreifende Verfahrensanweisung ,,Amtliche Kontrolle" als hmendokument erstellt, das die Länder bei der Erstellung ndesinterner QM-Dokumente zugrunde legen. Es gilt auch für amtliche ntrollen im Anwendungsbereich der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005. fern angemessen, entwickeln die Facharbeitsgruppen der LAV chspezifische QM-Dokumente für spezielle Bereiche. Die rfahrensanweisung der LAV-Arbeitsgruppe QM ist dem FVO am 24. gust mit der Stellungnahme zum Entwurf des Länderprofils 2011 gesandt worden und wird diesem Dokument als Anlage noch einmal igefügt (Anlage _AGQM länderübergreifende VAW amtliche ntrollen). Seite 4 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und die ng der ung von jedoch im Dazu existieren n Vorgaben für die ung (EG) Nr. rensanweisungen ene er ologischen en die Vorgabe, wird für rordnung (EG) Nr. rd auf die geweitet und in EQUINO ktualisierung. Seite 5 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterie
Rekommendation 6. ure appropriate co-ordination by the NRLs of the participation of official laboratories in relevant proficiency tests and to improve the flow of EURL informatio…
ure appropriate co-ordination by the NRLs of the participation of official laboratories in relevant proficiency tests and to improve the flow of EURL information to the official laboratories as required by Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2005.
Medlemsstatens svar
am BfR angesiedelten NRL werden die bisher durchgeführten s Laborvergleichsuntersuchungen auch zukünftig weiter organisieren und Möglichkeit und Nachfrage auf weitere relevante mikrobiologische ter ausdehnen. Der Informationsfluss zwischen den am BfR siedelten NRL und den amtlichen Prüflaboratorien der Länder über -Initiativen und -Projekte, über die die nationalen NRL durch die unterrichtet werden, wird in adäquater Form verbessert (z.B. h die direkte Weiterleitung neuer Methodenempfehlungen und chte von Workshops und Projekten aus den EURL und/oder durch Einstellung relevanter Dokumente in das FIS-VL-System). Zudem in Arbeitstreffen und wissenschaftlichen Veranstaltungen über rtige Entwicklungen in geeigneter Form informiert. Seite 6 012 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Action Proposed by the Competent Authority
Rekommendation 7. ure when pooling samples take place that adequate documentation is in place to provide for a proper evaluation of the food safety criteria in Regulation (EC) No…
ure when pooling samples take place that adequate documentation is in place to provide for a proper evaluation of the food safety criteria in Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Medlemsstatens svar
Grundlegende Aussagen zum Poolen von Proben wurden bereits in der FL beraten (TOP 11 der 18.AFFL-Sitzung am 8./9.11.2011 Auslegung und Umsetzung der ,,Leitlinie für gute Verfahrenspraxis zur Anpassung der Probenahmehäufigkeit in Betrieben, die kleine Mengen Hackfleisch und Fleischzubereitungen herstellen"). Die Überwachungsbehörden werden dies bei den spezifischen Kontrollen berücksichtigen.
Rekommendation 8. ure that all laboratory methods used for the controls of compliance with Regulation (EC) no 2073/2005 are validated against the reference method and that other …
ure that all laboratory methods used for the controls of compliance with Regulation (EC) no 2073/2005 are validated against the reference method and that other sampling methods are acknowledged by the CA as required by Article 5 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Medlemsstatens svar
AFFL hat in der 19. Sitzung zu TOP 4 zur Überwachung von onzepten Ausführungen zur Anrechnung von kleinen robenzahlen, zur Verwendung von Alternativen zu Referenzmethoden und deren Validierung Ausführungshinweise beschlossen. BE: In Berlin werden die nachgeordneten Behörden über die Anforderungen der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 regelmäßig informiert. BW: In Baden-Württemberg wurden die nachgeordneten Behörden wiederholt auf die Aspekte der Vorgaben der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 hingewiesen. Dies ist regelmäßiger Bestandteil bei den Schulungen zum Überwachung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 NRW: Die Überwachung dieses Aspektes wird im Durchführungserlass NRW mitgeregelt. Seite 7 ssbericht DG (SANCO)/2011-6016-MR eines Audits, hen Kontrollen der Kriterien für Lebensmittelsicherheit und ction Proposed by the Competent Authority I: Dieser Aspekt ist im Erlass vom 07.03.2012 berücksichtigt.
Rekommendation 9. ure that the systems of audits of HACCP based procedures guarantee compliance with microbiological criteria as required by Article 4.5 (a) of Regulation 854/200…
ure that the systems of audits of HACCP based procedures guarantee compliance with microbiological criteria as required by Article 4.5 (a) of Regulation 854/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
AFFL hat mit dem Beschluss zur Überwachung von HACCP- Konzepten unter spezieller Berücksichtigung von Listeria onocytogenes ein Schema für die gesamte Überwachung in diesem ereich vorgegeben, das von den Vor-Ort-Behörden anzuwenden ist TOP 4 der 19.AFFL-Sitzung Abschlussbericht der Projektgruppe uditierung von Eigenkontrollsystemen im Hinblick auf Listeria ogenes). er Beschluss wurde den zuständigen Behörden zur Beachtung bermittelt.
Rekommendation 10. sure that procedures based on HACCP principles are validated taking into account Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
sure that procedures based on HACCP principles are validated taking into account Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
Medlemsstatens svar
iehe Text zu Empfehlung 9. Seite 8
2011-89182011
Import/transit control system and border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. ure the lists of the food and feed business operators are kept updated in accordance with Article 31 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particular in th…
ure the lists of the food and feed business operators are kept updated in accordance with Article 31 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particular in the to the list of establishments approved under the Regulation (EC) No authorised to receive the consignments under channelling procedure in Article 8 of Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 2. ure the verification of the effectiveness of the official controls throughout the whole of Germany is in accordance with Article 8 (3) (a) of Regulation (EC) No…
ure the verification of the effectiveness of the official controls throughout the whole of Germany is in accordance with Article 8 (3) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. ure the consistency and efficient and effective co-ordination of official controls as required by paragraphs 3 to 5 of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004,…
ure the consistency and efficient and effective co-ordination of official controls as required by paragraphs 3 to 5 of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, considering the independent scrutiny of audits as required by Article 4 (6) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in order to ensure that import/transit controls are carried out at the same standards.
Rekommendation 4. ure the correct application of the Articles 3 of Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004 in relation to the notificat…
ure the correct application of the Articles 3 of Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004 in relation to the notification of the consignments subjected to veterinary checks in advance prior to their arrival to EU territory.
Rekommendation 5. ure the correct use of the TRACES system in accordance with the requirements of Article 3 (3) of Decision 2004/292/EC to avoid the entry of non-required data.
ure the correct use of the TRACES system in accordance with the requirements of Article 3 (3) of Decision 2004/292/EC to avoid the entry of non-required data.
Rekommendation 6. ure correct performance of the veterinary check, in particular the documentary checks, by further strengthening the existing training and supervision to be in c…
ure correct performance of the veterinary check, in particular the documentary checks, by further strengthening the existing training and supervision to be in compliance with the requirements of Articles 6 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 7. ure that all BIPs located at airports are able to verify the compliance of the animal welfare requirements for air transport against the IATA regulations set ou…
ure that all BIPs located at airports are able to verify the compliance of the animal welfare requirements for air transport against the IATA regulations set out in
2011-89392011
Import controls not carried out at border inspection posts and specific issues at selected border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that the list of pet bird quarantine facilities approved in Germany is updated in order to provide for correct implementation of Article 1 (1) (b) (ii) o…
Ensure that the list of pet bird quarantine facilities approved in Germany is updated in order to provide for correct implementation of Article 1 (1) (b) (ii) of Decision 2007/25/EC.
Medlemsstatens svar
rtikel 1 Absatz 1 Buchstabe b Ziffer ii der Entscheidung 2007/25/EC nimmt Bezug auf Verordnung (EG) Nr. 318/2007. In die Information der Öffentlichkeit über die zugelassenen Quarantäneeinrichtungen wurde ein Hinweis auf die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 318/2007 aufgenommen Die Liste wurde aktualisiert (s. http://www.bmelv.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/Landwirtschaft/Tier/TierhandelTransport/Einrichtun gen/QuarantaeneeinrichtungenVoegel.pdf?__blob=publicationFile).
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that the documented procedures for pet isolation and the supervision of ICW disposal are completed to fulfill the requirements of Article 8 (1) of Regula…
Ensure that the documented procedures for pet isolation and the supervision of ICW disposal are completed to fulfill the requirements of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Medlemsstatens svar
BB Im QM - System des Landes Brandenburg ist durch die GKS ein dokumentiertes fahren für die Isolierung von Heimtieren erstellt worden und unterläuft derzeit das Freigabeverfahren durch den Leiter der Landesarbeitsgruppe QM. Heimtiere, die nicht den tierseuchenrechtlichen Bedingungen entsprechen, werden entweder in das Herkunftsland zurückgesendet oder unter amtlicher Aufsicht isoliert. Für den Bereich der Überwachung der Beseitigung von Küchen- und Speiseabfällen Page: 1 11-8939-MR of an audit carried out from 28 November to 02 December 2011 in order der inspection posts and specific issues at selected border inspection posts ion Proposed by the Competent Authority im grenzüberschreitenden Verkehr eingesetzten Beförderungsmitteln ist ein umentiertes Verfahren im QM System vorgesehen. fehlende Dokument für die Freigabe isolierter Heimtiere aus der Quarantäne wurde hgearbeitet und wird seit dem 05.12.2011 angewandt (s. Anlage ,,BE_Entla"). Das in lin vorhandene QM-System wird um spezifische Verfahren zur Überwachung des angs mit tierischen Nebenprodukten in Lebensmittel herstellenden bzw. arbeitenden Betrieben sowie zur Überwachung des Transports und der Beseitigung tierischen Neb
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that the public is properly informed on all requirements on movement of non- commercial pet animals from third countries in accordance with Article 11 of…
Ensure that the public is properly informed on all requirements on movement of non- commercial pet animals from third countries in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, including the national requirements for declaration of all restricted goods brought to Germany, including pet animals.
Medlemsstatens svar
Broschüre "Reisezeit Ihr Weg durch den Zoll" wird bei der nächstmöglichen age voraussichtlich Anfang 2013- entsprechend der Ergebnisse in Punkt 5.1.2 1 angepasst. entsprechender Hinweis auf der betreffenden Internetseite ,,Regelungen zur eise mit Heimtieren in die EU" existiert bereits seit längerer Zeit. e http://www.bmelv.de/SharedDocs/Standardartikel/Verbraucherschutz/Reisen- Page: 7 11-8939-MR of an audit carried out from 28 November to 02 December 2011 in order der inspection posts and specific issues at selected border inspection posts tion Proposed by the Competent Authority rkehr/Heimtiere/HeimtiereEinreiseregelung.html r entsprechende Hinweis bezüglich der Einfuhr von Produkten tierischen Ursprungs r den persönlichen Verbrauch findet sich hier: tp://www.bmelv.de/SharedDocs/Standardartikel/Verbraucherschutz/Reisen- rkehr/ErzeugnisseTierischenUrsprungs.html e Länder informieren zusätzlich auf ihren Homepages bzw. den Homepages der ständigen Überwachungsbehörden und/oder durch Informationstafeln (mehrsprachig) den Flughäfen sowie durch Pressemitteilungen.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that the correct implementation of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 206/2009, in particular in relation to seizures of POAO identified during the checks o…
Ensure that the correct implementation of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 206/2009, in particular in relation to seizures of POAO identified during the checks of post parcel instead of its re-dispatch.
Medlemsstatens svar
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Rekommendation 5. Ensure that there are verification procedures in place to provide sufficient guarantees that official controls on movement of non-commercial pet animals, contro…
Ensure that there are verification procedures in place to provide sufficient guarantees that official controls on movement of non-commercial pet animals, controls on products of animal origin for personal consumption brought or sent from third countries and supervision on ICW disposal are carried out correctly in compliance with the Regulations (EC) No 882/2004, (EC) No 998/2003, (EC) No 206/2009 and (EC) No 1069/2009 and the relevant implementing legislation.
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cht zu ollen von Päckchen, ggf. die Beschlagnahme und unschädliche Beseitigung htskonformer Einfuhren erfolgt durch die Binnenzollamtsstelle, nach he und in Beteiligung mit der zuständigen Veterinärbehörde. ahmte Lebensmittel und Erzeugnisse tierischen Ursprungs werden in immung mit den Vorschriften des tierischen Nebenprodukterechtes beseitigt. ebe und die Beseitigung werden entsprechend der Vorgaben des QM-Systems ert und überwacht. ordnung (EG) Nr. 206/2009 im Reiseverkehr festgestellte und ahmte Lebensmittel und Erzeugnisse tierischen Ursprungs werden gemäß g (EG) Nr. 1069/2009 entsorgt. Dies betrifft ebenso Sendungen im hr. Entsprechende Entsorgungsnachweise liegen vor. ingen, Flughafen Erfurt, gelangen nur Pakete, die bereits an einer rollstelle abgefertigt worden sind. fizierung der durchgeführten amtlichen Kontrollen erfolgt erstens durch interne Page: 12 11-8939-MR of an audit carried out from 28 November to 02 December 2011 in order der inspection posts and specific issues at selected border inspection posts tion Proposed by the Competent Authority erprüfungen durch die Leitung der Grenzkontrollstelle und zweitens durch erprüfungen im Rahmen der Fachaufsicht durch das Min
2011-89812011
GMOs including their deliberate release into the environment
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Rekommendation 1. the time lapse between sampling and analysis on order to ensure that actions can always be taken in accordance with 54 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
the time lapse between sampling and analysis on order to ensure that actions can always be taken in accordance with 54 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. that Regulation (EU) No 619/2011 is implemented.
that Regulation (EU) No 619/2011 is implemented.
2011-89852011
import controls of food of non-animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. After adoption of the corrigendum of the German version of Regulation (EC) No 1152/2009, ensure that the list of Designated Points of Import is updated as requi…
After adoption of the corrigendum of the German version of Regulation (EC) No 1152/2009, ensure that the list of Designated Points of Import is updated as required by Article 6(2) of the same Regulation to include DPIs meeting requirements of Article 6 and where official controls are carried out according to Article 7.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that FBOs' facilities used by the CAs at DPIs/DPEs for identity and physical checks are subject to official controls as required by Article 3(3) and Arti…
Ensure that FBOs' facilities used by the CAs at DPIs/DPEs for identity and physical checks are subject to official controls as required by Article 3(3) and Article 16(3) of Regulation 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that the sampling frequency is met for all products subject to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009.
Ensure that the sampling frequency is met for all products subject to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009.
Rekommendation 4. Continue implementation of provisions of Article 15(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to include controls of FNAO before release and to harmonise the f…
Continue implementation of provisions of Article 15(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to include controls of FNAO before release and to harmonise the frequency of sampling.
Rekommendation 5. Ensure that the cleaning of the sampling equipment at the DPE in Bad Reichenhall take into account precautions required by Annex I A.3.3 of Regulation (EC) No 4…
Ensure that the cleaning of the sampling equipment at the DPE in Bad Reichenhall take into account precautions required by Annex I A.3.3 of Regulation (EC) No 401/2006.
Rekommendation 6. Ensure that analytical results above limit of quantification but below maximum permitted level are reported with measurement uncertainty as required by Annex II…
Ensure that analytical results above limit of quantification but below maximum permitted level are reported with measurement uncertainty as required by Annex II, p. 4.4. of the Regulation (EC) No 401/2006. 9 In their response to the draft report the Competent Authorities noted that in relation to recommendation 4 the relevant requirements of Article 15(1) and (2) of Reg. (EC) No 882/2004 are being transposed by a revision of the general administrative provision on principles for conducting the official monitoring of compliance with legislation relating to food, wine and tobacco (AVV Rüb). Work on this by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection is already at an advanced stage. The amended AVV RÜb is expected to enter into force at the start of 2012. Ensure that updated procedures are in use for import controls and sampling as required by Article 8(3)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. 9. Ensure that all non-compliances related to direct or indirect risk to human health are effectively notified to the EU RASFF as required by Article 50(1)(2) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. Ensure that an adequate action is taken to follow-up notifications on border rejections of consignments in onward transportation (with a final destination in Germany), and that the supplementary information is transferred to the EU RASFF as required by Article 50(5) of Regulation 178/2002.
2010-84622010
Poultry meat and poultry meat products
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Rekommendation 1. ntral CA should notify their national legislation regarding the small poultry and lagomorph slaughterhouses to the Commission and Member States in line with Dir…
ntral CA should notify their national legislation regarding the small poultry and lagomorph slaughterhouses to the Commission and Member States in line with Directive 98/34/EC.
Rekommendation 2. should ensure that reports of the official controls are properly documented in accordance with Article 9, Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particul…
should ensure that reports of the official controls are properly documented in accordance with Article 9, Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particular in the context of official controls carried out for checking compliance with all requirements contained in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, and official controls concerning the follow up of RASFF notifications.
Rekommendation 3. should ensure that FBOs respect, during slaughter, paragraph 5, Chapter IV, Section II of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and in particular that FBOs s…
should ensure that FBOs respect, during slaughter, paragraph 5, Chapter IV, Section II of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and in particular that FBOs should avoid the spillage of digestive tract contents during evisceration.
Rekommendation 4. ntral CA should take further measures in order to ensure that FBO Salmonella sampling in all SHs is in line with the requirements set out in point 3.2, Chapter …
ntral CA should take further measures in order to ensure that FBO Salmonella sampling in all SHs is in line with the requirements set out in point 3.2, Chapter 3 of
2010-86082010
Plant Health Anoplophora Chinensis and Anoplophora Glabripennis
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Rekommendation 1. er implementing in all Länder the survey for Anoplophora Chinensis on a risk based approach, in line with the advice of the Julius Khün Institute;
er implementing in all Länder the survey for Anoplophora Chinensis on a risk based approach, in line with the advice of the Julius Khün Institute;
Rekommendation 2. er providing the LPPS with guidelines on A. Chinensis, in order to improve the implementation of the measures taken in case of occurrence of the pest;
er providing the LPPS with guidelines on A. Chinensis, in order to improve the implementation of the measures taken in case of occurrence of the pest;
Rekommendation 3. that any occurrence of harmful organisms listed in Annex I, part A, section I or
that any occurrence of harmful organisms listed in Annex I, part A, section I or
2009-80982009
Feed ban controls and requirements for organic fertilisers and soil improvers
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Rekommendation 1. Art. 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to improve the flow of information concerning the use of OF/SI, in order to facilitate the targeting of controls to check…
Art. 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to improve the flow of information concerning the use of OF/SI, in order to facilitate the targeting of controls to check compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 181/2006. To ensure that the risks posed by the use of OF/SI on farms are taken into account 2 in the organisation of controls for the total feed ban, as required by Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. To take the measures necessary as required by Art. 9 of Regulation (EC) No 3 181/2006 to ensure compliance with the requirements of that Regulation and in particular that animals cannot have access to PDA which is used as OF/SI. To ensure all mammalian PDA which may be used as OF/SI is processed 4 according to Method 1 as laid down in point A1 of Chapter II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
2009-81032009
Specific audit on the systems in place to control the Salmonella risk in the table egg sector
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Rekommendation 1. The CA should ensure that checks at farm level are adequately documented and, for farms involved in intra-Community trade, cover all elements of Directive 1990/…
The CA should ensure that checks at farm level are adequately documented and, for farms involved in intra-Community trade, cover all elements of Directive 1990/539/EEC.
Rekommendation 2. The CA should ensure that, pending approval of the Salmonella Ordinance currently being drafted, there is a common understanding of the legal basis under which …
The CA should ensure that, pending approval of the Salmonella Ordinance currently being drafted, there is a common understanding of the legal basis under which Salmonella controls at farm level are to be carried out (SNCP and Community requirements)5
Rättslig grund: under which Salmonella controls at farm level are to be carried out (SNCP and Community requirements)5
Rekommendation 3. The CA should gather the necessary results of controls and tests in order to be able to evaluate the progress under the provisions of the SNCP, and for the SNCP…
The CA should gather the necessary results of controls and tests in order to be able to evaluate the progress under the provisions of the SNCP, and for the SNCP to be reviewed, in line with Article 5.3.d of Regulation (EC) No 2160/20036
Rekommendation 4. The CA should ensure that the monitoring and sampling programme applied in laying flocks comply fully with Community requirements of Regulations (EC) Nos 2160/2…
The CA should ensure that the monitoring and sampling programme applied in laying flocks comply fully with Community requirements of Regulations (EC) Nos 2160/2003 and 1168/2006, correcting all non-conformities mentioned in this report.
Rekommendation 5. The CA should ensure that confirmatory sampling, if carried out, respects the requirements of Regulations (EC) Nos 2160/2003 and 1168/2006, in particular concer…
The CA should ensure that confirmatory sampling, if carried out, respects the requirements of Regulations (EC) Nos 2160/2003 and 1168/2006, in particular concerning excluding the possibility of the unauthorised use of antimicrobials which might potentially affect the result of the analyses of the laboratory tests of any counter analyses (thus enforcing the requirements of the Article 2 to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006)
Rekommendation 6. The CA should ensure that HACCP plans are adequately implemented by the FBOs, as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, and adequately audited by…
The CA should ensure that HACCP plans are adequately implemented by the FBOs, as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, and adequately audited by the responsible CA, as required by Article 4.3 of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 . 5 The CA in their comments to the draft report provided information on actions already taken in order to address this recommendation, namely the publication of the new Salmonella Ordinance. 6 The CA in their comments to the draft report provided information on actions already taken in order to address this recommendation, namely the publication of the new Salmonella Ordinance and transmission of the relevant data to the BfR.
2009-83222009
Official controls on feed legislation
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Rekommendation 1. To reinforce feed inspectors' knowledge on HACCP procedures by providing the appropriate training required by Art. 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004
To reinforce feed inspectors' knowledge on HACCP procedures by providing the appropriate training required by Art. 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004
Rekommendation 2. To improve the system in place within Länder for ensuring the verification of effectiveness of official controls, as required by Art. 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No…
To improve the system in place within Länder for ensuring the verification of effectiveness of official controls, as required by Art. 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004
Rekommendation 3. To ensure, as required by Art. 9(2 and 3) of Regulation (EC) No 822/2004, that reports drafted following official controls include a description the control met…
To ensure, as required by Art. 9(2 and 3) of Regulation (EC) No 822/2004, that reports drafted following official controls include a description the control methods applied and that, in the case of non-compliance, feed operators are provided with a copy of the report
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that official controls are carried out on a risk basis which takes account of all the relevant risks referred to in Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2…
To ensure that official controls are carried out on a risk basis which takes account of all the relevant risks referred to in Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, notably in order to achieve an appropriate frequency of controls for all feed establishments, including mobile mixers
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that NRLs organise, as required by Art. 33(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, comparative tests between official laboratories and ensure an appropriat…
To ensure that NRLs organise, as required by Art. 33(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, comparative tests between official laboratories and ensure an appropriate follow-up of such comparative testing
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that all feed establishments are registered in line with the requirements of Art. 9 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 for all the activities they perform…
To ensure that all feed establishments are registered in line with the requirements of Art. 9 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 for all the activities they perform, in particular on-farm mixers using feed additives
Rekommendation 7. To improve the verification of HACCP based procedures during official controls in order to ensure that feed establishments falling under Annex II to Regulation …
To improve the verification of HACCP based procedures during official controls in order to ensure that feed establishments falling under Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 put in place and implement procedures which follow all the relevant principles referred to in Art. 6 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005
Rekommendation 8. To ensure that feed establishments falling under Annex II of Regulation (EC), including on-farm mixers using feed additives or than silage additives, verify the…
To ensure that feed establishments falling under Annex II of Regulation (EC), including on-farm mixers using feed additives or than silage additives, verify the effectiveness of their mixers with regard to homogeneity and take the samples required by the said Annex
Rekommendation 9. To ensure that the requirements of Decision 2004/217/EC applicable to packaging materials in feed are complied with
To ensure that the requirements of Decision 2004/217/EC applicable to packaging materials in feed are complied with
Rekommendation 10. To perform follow-up inspections in a timely fashion in order to ensure that operators remedy the non-compliance detected during official controls, as required …
To perform follow-up inspections in a timely fashion in order to ensure that operators remedy the non-compliance detected during official controls, as required by Art. 54 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
2008-77402008
Specific audit on animal by-products (ABP) and on gelatine
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure compliance with the requirements of commercial documents and records, as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
To ensure compliance with the requirements of commercial documents and records, as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure compliance with the hygiene requirements for the collection and transport of ABP and processed products in slaughterhouses and cutting plants, as set …
To ensure compliance with the hygiene requirements for the collection and transport of ABP and processed products in slaughterhouses and cutting plants, as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Chapters other than III and IV), in particular as regards identification of bins and mesh size for sieves.
Rekommendation 3. To continue taking measures to complete the approval of all ABP plants in accordance with the requirements set out in Chapters III and IV to Regulation (EC) No …
To continue taking measures to complete the approval of all ABP plants in accordance with the requirements set out in Chapters III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, including technical plants like tanneries, and to ensure that they figure on the list of ABP plants.
Rekommendation 4. To notify the Commission of the premises in Germany that are authorised to use derogations for ABP and the verification arrangements put in place in accordance …
To notify the Commission of the premises in Germany that are authorised to use derogations for ABP and the verification arrangements put in place in accordance with Art. 23 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
Rekommendation 5. To reinforce official controls on former foodstuffs at retail and wholesale level to ensure compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 197/2006, in …
To reinforce official controls on former foodstuffs at retail and wholesale level to ensure compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 197/2006, in particular records of consignments. With regard to the gelatine sector
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that all plants supplying raw materials for the production of gelatine for human consumption are registered or approved within the food chain, as requ…
To ensure that all plants supplying raw materials for the production of gelatine for human consumption are registered or approved within the food chain, as required in Chapter I (4) of Section XIV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure segregation of food grade and ABP grade hides dispatched from slaughterhouses to hide plants, as set out by Chapter I (5) of Section XIV of Annex III …
To ensure segregation of food grade and ABP grade hides dispatched from slaughterhouses to hide plants, as set out by Chapter I (5) of Section XIV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Rekommendation 8. To comply with the requirement for the documentation of hides destined for the production of gelatine intended for human consumption, as required by Chapter II …
To comply with the requirement for the documentation of hides destined for the production of gelatine intended for human consumption, as required by Chapter II (1) of Section XIV of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 13
2008-77552008
Specific audit to evaluate import/transit controls and border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. To review and amend national public and animal health law to ensure correct transposition of Artt. 6 and 11 of Directive 97/78/EC and Art. 3 of Directive 91/496…
To review and amend national public and animal health law to ensure correct transposition of Artt. 6 and 11 of Directive 97/78/EC and Art. 3 of Directive 91/496/EEC, of the technical Annexes to these two Directives and implementation Art. 2 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
Rekommendation 2. To further develop adequate administrative arrangements and review all instructions and manuals for veterinary procedures to ensure compliance with the provisio…
To further develop adequate administrative arrangements and review all instructions and manuals for veterinary procedures to ensure compliance with the provisions laid down in Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and the implementing Regulations and Decisions, also Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, and to provide clear guidance as required by Art. 8.1 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in order to facilitate and ensure correct implementation of veterinary checks and animal welfare. To establish a clear procedure for approval/suspensions for BIPs as provided for in Artt. 6 of Directive 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC. 24
Rekommendation 3. To review lists required under Art. 13 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, Artt. 8 (6) and 12 (4) of Directive 97/78/EC, Chapter XI of the Annex to Regulation (EC) …
To review lists required under Art. 13 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, Artt. 8 (6) and 12 (4) of Directive 97/78/EC, Chapter XI of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 to ensure the publication of the most recent versions and to formalise the list required by Art. 2 (3) of Decision 2007/25/EC.
Rekommendation 4. To continue the corrective action for the list of entry points for CITES- consignments to bring it into line with the BIPs listed in Decision 2001/881/EC.
To continue the corrective action for the list of entry points for CITES- consignments to bring it into line with the BIPs listed in Decision 2001/881/EC.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure the use of the TRACES system in accordance with Decision 2004/292/EC and that correct and complete information is entered into TRACES in accordance wi…
To ensure the use of the TRACES system in accordance with Decision 2004/292/EC and that correct and complete information is entered into TRACES in accordance with the aforementioned Decision and Regulations (EC) No 136/2004 and 282/2004 and to update the registration systems in place to ensure that all the information required under Decisions 97/152/EC and 2001/812/EC is maintained.
Rekommendation 6. To take measures to ensure that all documentation is maintained at the BIPs as required in accordance with section 3 of the Annex to Decision 2001/812/EC.
To take measures to ensure that all documentation is maintained at the BIPs as required in accordance with section 3 of the Annex to Decision 2001/812/EC.
Rekommendation 7. To implement measures in accordance to Articles 3 of Directive 91/496/EEC and Directive 97/78/EC to ensure that notification is provided in advance of the arriv…
To implement measures in accordance to Articles 3 of Directive 91/496/EEC and Directive 97/78/EC to ensure that notification is provided in advance of the arrival of the consignment on EU territory as required by Regulations (EC) No 136/2004 and 282/2004.
Rekommendation 8. To crosscheck if all relevant CN codes in the electronic system for processing Customs formalities (ATLAS) are included with a link/flag in relation to the requ…
To crosscheck if all relevant CN codes in the electronic system for processing Customs formalities (ATLAS) are included with a link/flag in relation to the requirement of a CVED to ensure adequate implementation of Art. 7 (3) of Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 9. To take the measures necessary to ensure that the exchange of information and access to databases or parts thereof as required in Artt. 6 and 7 of Regulation (E…
To take the measures necessary to ensure that the exchange of information and access to databases or parts thereof as required in Artt. 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004 and Artt. 5 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 282/2004 is put in place at BIPs for the relevant consignments ensuring that the requirements of Artt. 3, 9 and 11 of Directive 97/78/EC are fulfilled.
Rekommendation 10. To take further measures to ensure that veterinary checks, the veterinary decision and the follow up of specific consignments are implemented fully in line with…
To take further measures to ensure that veterinary checks, the veterinary decision and the follow up of specific consignments are implemented fully in line with the requirements of Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and of Regulations (EC) No 136/2004 and 282/2004.
Rekommendation 11. To take into account the findings of this report in development future training programmes for all staff performing import controls on POAO or live animals, inc…
To take into account the findings of this report in development future training programmes for all staff performing import controls on POAO or live animals, including pet animals in BIPs or customs entry points in order to better apply the provisions of Art. 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 12. To take further measures to ensure the correct application of the requirements laid down for non-EU-complying consignments laid down in Artt. 9, 11, 12 and 13 o…
To take further measures to ensure the correct application of the requirements laid down for non-EU-complying consignments laid down in Artt. 9, 11, 12 and 13 of Directive 97/78/EC and Decisions 2000/208/EC and 2000/571/EC.
Rekommendation 13. To take further measures to ensure the correct application of Regulation (EC) No 745/2004, especially regarding information to travellers and to Customs control…
To take further measures to ensure the correct application of Regulation (EC) No 745/2004, especially regarding information to travellers and to Customs control staff and adequate destruction of any seized POAO in order to fully implement the provisions laid down in Artt. 3 and 4 of this Regulation as well as relevant provisions in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
Rekommendation 14. To take further measures to ensure the correct application of the requirements laid down for checks on non-commercial pet animals laid down in Regulation (EC) N…
To take further measures to ensure the correct application of the requirements laid down for checks on non-commercial pet animals laid down in Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 and Decision 2007/25/EC, in particular in relation to the checks carried out and the information provided to the public or official staff responsible for carrying out the controls. 25
Rekommendation 15. To take further measures to ensure that the requirements for supervision, collection, transport and records for destruction of kitchen waste from international …
To take further measures to ensure that the requirements for supervision, collection, transport and records for destruction of kitchen waste from international means of transport are implemented as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
Rekommendation 16. To rectify the deficiencies and shortcomings noted for the facilities, equipment and operational hygiene in the BIPs visited in order to implement the provision…
To rectify the deficiencies and shortcomings noted for the facilities, equipment and operational hygiene in the BIPs visited in order to implement the provisions of Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and Decision 2001/812/EC.
Rekommendation 17. To rectify the deficiencies and shortcomings noted for the facilities in Berlin- Tegel, Kiel, Lübeck, Bremerhaven in order to implement the provisions of Direct…
To rectify the deficiencies and shortcomings noted for the facilities in Berlin- Tegel, Kiel, Lübeck, Bremerhaven in order to implement the provisions of Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and Decision 2001/812/EC.
2008-77752008
Specific audit on residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products, and veterinary medicinal products
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that testing for illegal substances such as nitrofurans and nitroimidazoles is included in the NRCP for those commodities where the use of these substanc…
Ensure that testing for illegal substances such as nitrofurans and nitroimidazoles is included in the NRCP for those commodities where the use of these substances is more likely to occur, e.g. nitroimidazoles in farmed game, horses and rabbits.
Rekommendation 2. Expand the scope of the NRCP for residues of authorised pharmacologically active substances and feed additives (anticoccidials) taking account of the availabili…
Expand the scope of the NRCP for residues of authorised pharmacologically active substances and feed additives (anticoccidials) taking account of the availability of such substances and the recommendations made by the Community Reference Laboratory in Berlin concerning the scope of the NRCP.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that the National Reference Laboratory fulfils all functions as laid down in Article 14 of Council Directive 96/23/EC to coordinate the work of the natio…
Ensure that the National Reference Laboratory fulfils all functions as laid down in Article 14 of Council Directive 96/23/EC to coordinate the work of the national laboratories and to ensure that these laboratories observe the Community limits (MRPLs) and national minimum limits of determination (MLODs) laid down in the NRCP.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure geographical distribution of the NRCP sampling per certain commodities (e.g. farmed game, aquaculture, honey) also in Länder with small animal production…
Ensure geographical distribution of the NRCP sampling per certain commodities (e.g. farmed game, aquaculture, honey) also in Länder with small animal production in order to detect any possible violation or misuse in line with Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 5. Ensure that official residue controls are financed with fees as required in Article 27 and Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in all Länder.
Ensure that official residue controls are financed with fees as required in Article 27 and Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in all Länder.
Rekommendation 6. In relation to the follow-up of non-compliant residues results, for Germany to meet its obligations in respect of consistency in the application of official con…
In relation to the follow-up of non-compliant residues results, for Germany to meet its obligations in respect of consistency in the application of official controls as required by Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, the central competent authority should have an overview of the procedures followed in each of the Länder.
Rekommendation 7. Review national minimum limits of determination (MLODs) established for Group A substances and ensure that these are commensurate with the detection of abuse. T…
Review national minimum limits of determination (MLODs) established for Group A substances and ensure that these are commensurate with the detection of abuse. The central competent authority is reminded that target values have been recommended by the Community Reference Laboratories.
Rekommendation 8. Ensure that all laboratories meet national and Community requirements with respect to validation of analytical methods (Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Commission Dec…
Ensure that all laboratories meet national and Community requirements with respect to validation of analytical methods (Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Commission Decision 2002/657/EC, Commission Regulation (EC) No 333/2007, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1883/2006, Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006) in particular demonstrating fitness for purpose.
Rekommendation 9. Coordinate the risk based approaches applied for the geographical distribution of the NRCP samples and for controls on the use of veterinary medicinal products …
Coordinate the risk based approaches applied for the geographical distribution of the NRCP samples and for controls on the use of veterinary medicinal products on farms to ensure that all sectors in all Länder are covered by adequate controls in line with requirements of Article 11 (1.c.) of Council Directive 96/23/EC and Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
2008-77972008
Specific audit to evaluate the Classical Swine Fever eradication control programme.
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure the lists of holdings kept by the Competent Authority and the national pig database are up-to-date, as required by Article 3, point 1.a of Council, Di…
To ensure the lists of holdings kept by the Competent Authority and the national pig database are up-to-date, as required by Article 3, point 1.a of Council, Directive 2008/71/EC and Article 14, point C 3 of Commission Decision 2000/678/EC.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that the clinical examinations of domestic pigs for CSF as required by Article 4 of Commission Decision 2008/855/EC are carried out in accordance with…
To ensure that the clinical examinations of domestic pigs for CSF as required by Article 4 of Commission Decision 2008/855/EC are carried out in accordance with the checking and sampling procedures as laid down in Part A of Chapter IV 21 of the Annex to the Commission Decision 2002/106/EC and in points 1, 2 and 3 of Part D of that Annex.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that approved assembly centres and dealers premises for domestic pigs are cleaned and disinfected before use, as required by Articles 11, point c and …
To ensure that approved assembly centres and dealers premises for domestic pigs are cleaned and disinfected before use, as required by Articles 11, point c and Article 13 point 2 d of Council Directive 64/432/EEC, respectively.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that when one or more pigs are suspected of being infected with CSF the measures referred to in Article 4 (2) of Council Directive 2001/89/EC are adop…
To ensure that when one or more pigs are suspected of being infected with CSF the measures referred to in Article 4 (2) of Council Directive 2001/89/EC are adopted on the suspected holding, as the required in Chapter A, point 1 of the
2008-78182008
Specific audit on controls on the production & placing on the market of infant formulae, follow-on formulae and baby foods, including the supply chain
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that all relevant criteria of Commission Directives 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC are included in the FBOs' own control programmes and that they are checke…
Ensure that all relevant criteria of Commission Directives 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC are included in the FBOs' own control programmes and that they are checked by the CA during the official controls, especially in the area of pesticide controls.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure efficient and effective coordination and cooperation as required by Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 between the official laboratories and ve…
Ensure efficient and effective coordination and cooperation as required by Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 between the official laboratories and veterinarians or food inspectors. Complete laboratory reports (incl. type of analyses, methods used and results) should be made available to the officials carrying out official controls in food businesses to allow them to assess the reliability of the FBO's own checks.
2008-78412008
Specific audit on the official control systems in place for food additives and for food contact materials
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that official inspectors are aware of the requirements for the declaration of compliance prescribed by Annex VII of Commission Directive 2007/19/EC.
Ensure that official inspectors are aware of the requirements for the declaration of compliance prescribed by Annex VII of Commission Directive 2007/19/EC.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that official controls include the assessment of GMP in FCM establishments (Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006), as required by Article 10(2)(d) of Regulation …
Ensure that official controls include the assessment of GMP in FCM establishments (Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006), as required by Article 10(2)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
2008-78522008
Specific Audit to assess the control systems in place for pesticide residues on food of plant origin
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that a multi-annual national control programme for pesticide residues is established as required by Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
Ensure that a multi-annual national control programme for pesticide residues is established as required by Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that any information relating to MRLs or pesticide residues in FNAO considered as a serious direct or indirect risk to human health is immediately notifi…
Ensure that any information relating to MRLs or pesticide residues in FNAO considered as a serious direct or indirect risk to human health is immediately notified to the Commission under the RASFF as required by Article 50(2) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. 15
Rekommendation 3. Consider SANCO Guidelines No 2007/3131 on method validation and quality control procedures for pesticide residues analysis in food and feed to be fully followed…
Consider SANCO Guidelines No 2007/3131 on method validation and quality control procedures for pesticide residues analysis in food and feed to be fully followed.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that analytical methods used in the designated official laboratories are validated in order to comply with the requirements of ISO 17025 and Article 12(2…
Ensure that analytical methods used in the designated official laboratories are validated in order to comply with the requirements of ISO 17025 and Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) 882/2004.
2008-79092008
Specific audit on the import controls for plant health, the situation of potato spindle tuber viroid and the implementation of Commission Directive 95/44
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Rekommendation 1. The documentary checks include a check to confirm that additional declarations comply with the requirements of Article 13a 4(b) of Directive 2000/29/EC. This is…
The documentary checks include a check to confirm that additional declarations comply with the requirements of Article 13a 4(b) of Directive 2000/29/EC. This is in particular for plants for planting.
Rekommendation 2. At least a representative sample of all lots is inspected, as required by Articles 13a(1)(a) and 13(1)(b)(iii) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
At least a representative sample of all lots is inspected, as required by Articles 13a(1)(a) and 13(1)(b)(iii) of Directive 2000/29/EC.
Rekommendation 3. The system of approval of use of customs' transit procedures is reviewed so that it can be ensured that any movement of regulated material before completion of …
The system of approval of use of customs' transit procedures is reviewed so that it can be ensured that any movement of regulated material before completion of the import checks for plant health takes place in accordance with the requirements of Commission Directive 2004/103/EC.
Rekommendation 4. Notifications of interception are made within two working days, or preferably sooner in the case of a rejection, as required by Article 2(1) of Directive 94/3/E…
Notifications of interception are made within two working days, or preferably sooner in the case of a rejection, as required by Article 2(1) of Directive 94/3/EC.
Rekommendation 5. Those plants and other articles listed in Annex V Part A to Directive 2000/29/EC are accompanied by a plant passport when moving in the Community, as required b…
Those plants and other articles listed in Annex V Part A to Directive 2000/29/EC are accompanied by a plant passport when moving in the Community, as required by Article 10(2) of the same Directive.
Rekommendation 6. Prior to the movement of material subject to Directive 95/44/EC, an application is submitted, as required by Article 1(1) of that Directive, and that the activi…
Prior to the movement of material subject to Directive 95/44/EC, an application is submitted, as required by Article 1(1) of that Directive, and that the activity is approved by the Single Authority according to Article 2(1) of the same Directive.
Rekommendation 7. All authorised imports and movements of material are accompanied by a letter of authority, in accordance with Article 2(2) of Directive 95/44/EC.
All authorised imports and movements of material are accompanied by a letter of authority, in accordance with Article 2(2) of Directive 95/44/EC.
Rekommendation 8. Imported material is accompanied, wherever possible, by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, as required by Article 2(2)(b)(ii) of Direc…
Imported material is accompanied, wherever possible, by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, as required by Article 2(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 95/44/EC.
Rekommendation 9. Prior to the movement of plants of Solanum jasminoides and Brugmansia spp., all of the associated mother plants have been tested and found free from PSTVd as …
Prior to the movement of plants of Solanum jasminoides and Brugmansia spp., all of the associated mother plants have been tested and found free from PSTVd as required in point 2(d) of the Annex to Commission Decision 2007/410/EC.
Rekommendation 10. Official surveys and, where appropriate, testing for the presence of PSTVd on host plants or evidence of infection by this harmful organism in its territory are…
Official surveys and, where appropriate, testing for the presence of PSTVd on host plants or evidence of infection by this harmful organism in its territory are intensified in the case of host plants already surveyed, and extended to other crops or host plants not yet surveyed, as required by Article 3(1) of Commission Decision 2007/410/EC. This should also include testing of the establishments into which the finished plants with possible PSTVd contamination might have been purchased before the enactment of the Decision, as well as testing of imported consignments of various Solanaceae plants, in particular from Israel, for the presence of latent infection.
Rekommendation 11. All necessary measures are taken following an occurrence of PSTVd to eradicate or, if that is not possible, to inhibit its spread, as required by Article 16(1) …
All necessary measures are taken following an occurrence of PSTVd to eradicate or, if that is not possible, to inhibit its spread, as required by Article 16(1) of Council Directive 2000/29/EC. This must include destruction of all infected plants. Other 38 plants in the lot must be treated appropriately, taking into consideration the possibility of spread within a lot by physical contact.
2008-87442008
General audit of official controls
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that risk-based controls are developed in those areas where this is not yet the case, and to ensure the consistent inclusion of FBO's past performance…
To ensure that risk-based controls are developed in those areas where this is not yet the case, and to ensure the consistent inclusion of FBO's past performance in the risk-assessment in the control programmes developed in the Länder, as required by Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure, in this respect, the proper application of risk-based controls there were they are hampered by resource limitations (plant health) as required by Art…
To ensure, in this respect, the proper application of risk-based controls there were they are hampered by resource limitations (plant health) as required by Art. 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure a clear designation of competencies as well as adequate co-ordination and co-operation between services responsible for import controls of products of…
To ensure a clear designation of competencies as well as adequate co-ordination and co-operation between services responsible for import controls of products of animal origin and live animals, and the Customs authorities, as required by Art. 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. 25
Rekommendation 4. To address as a matter of urgency the staff shortages observed in some Länder and/or areas under review, as required by Art. 4 of Regulation, in order to allow …
To address as a matter of urgency the staff shortages observed in some Länder and/or areas under review, as required by Art. 4 of Regulation, in order to allow control requirements set out in EU legislation to be met (15).
Rekommendation 5. To progress without delay the development and implementation of audit systems in the Länder, and to ensure that adequate mechanisms are in place to ensure their…
To progress without delay the development and implementation of audit systems in the Länder, and to ensure that adequate mechanisms are in place to ensure their independence, as provided for in Art. 4 Regulation (EC) No 882/2004; to include verification on-the-spot in the audit activities in order to establish application and suitability of controls in practice.
Rekommendation 6. To progress without delay the development of documented procedures in the Länder, as required by Art. 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, and to correct the short…
To progress without delay the development of documented procedures in the Länder, as required by Art. 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, and to correct the shortcomings identified in existing procedures identified in this report.
Rekommendation 7. To develop without delay systems aimed at the verification of the effectiveness of controls in the Länder, as required by Art. 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004,…
To develop without delay systems aimed at the verification of the effectiveness of controls in the Länder, as required by Art. 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, including mechanisms for correction of controls applied to deal with deficiencies observed in their application.
Rekommendation 8. To ensure the consistent production of reports on controls, and which conform to the requirements set out in Art. 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
To ensure the consistent production of reports on controls, and which conform to the requirements set out in Art. 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 9. To ensure the correct application of Art. 55 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in terms of dissuasiveness of the sanctions imposed, in areas where the general audi…
To ensure the correct application of Art. 55 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in terms of dissuasiveness of the sanctions imposed, in areas where the general audit identified shortcomings.
Rekommendation 10. To address the shortcomings identified in the federal and Länder MANCP as highlighted in this report and correct them in future versions with a view to ensuring…
To address the shortcomings identified in the federal and Länder MANCP as highlighted in this report and correct them in future versions with a view to ensuring compliance with the requirements of Art. 42 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, as well as improving the MANCP as a tool for the co-ordinated planning of controls, and their review. __________________ (15) In response to the draft report, the CA stated that one Land had in the meantime indicated that an additional 5 posts had been created for plant health inspectors.
2007-72362007
Animal Welfare on Farms
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Rekommendation 1. The requirement for laying hens for an uninterrupted period of darkness of about one third of the day, as required by point 3 of the Annex to Directive 99/74/EC…
The requirement for laying hens for an uninterrupted period of darkness of about one third of the day, as required by point 3 of the Annex to Directive 99/74/EC is transposed in legislation.
Rekommendation 2. Staff carry out and record checks correctly, using documented procedures, as required by Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004.
Staff carry out and record checks correctly, using documented procedures, as required by Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. Verification of the effectiveness of inspections is carried out, as required by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 to ensure the quality and consisten…
Verification of the effectiveness of inspections is carried out, as required by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 to ensure the quality and consistency of controls.
Rekommendation 4. Written notifications for corrective actions are given where deficiencies are detected, as required by Article 54(3) of Regulation No. (EC) 882/2004 and that sa…
Written notifications for corrective actions are given where deficiencies are detected, as required by Article 54(3) of Regulation No. (EC) 882/2004 and that sanctions are effective, proportionate and dissuasive as required by Article 55(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004.
Rekommendation 5. The data, as required by point 1 of the Annex to Directive 2002/4/EC, indicates the correct maximum capacity of the establishment. 17 9. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RES…
The data, as required by point 1 of the Annex to Directive 2002/4/EC, indicates the correct maximum capacity of the establishment. 17 9. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS Once the report has been published, the competent authority response to the recommendations can be found at the following link: http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/ap/ap_germany_7236_2007.pdf 18
2007-74302007
Food Hygiene - Food of animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. To continue with their efforts in order to update the national legislation to ensure proper implementation of the EU hygiene legislation.
To continue with their efforts in order to update the national legislation to ensure proper implementation of the EU hygiene legislation.
Rekommendation 2. To continue with their efforts to improve the procedures for co-ordination between the different levels of the control system (Federal, Land, and District level…
To continue with their efforts to improve the procedures for co-ordination between the different levels of the control system (Federal, Land, and District level) including measures to improve the quality of information flows, in 22 particular at lower levels, in order to comply with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Art. 4(3).
Rekommendation 3. To continue with their efforts to update procedures and instructions in accordance with the new EU hygiene requirements in order to comply with the provisions o…
To continue with their efforts to update procedures and instructions in accordance with the new EU hygiene requirements in order to comply with the provisions of Article 4 (3 and 5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 4. To continue with the efforts to implement audits of the CA as required by Article 4 (6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
To continue with the efforts to implement audits of the CA as required by Article 4 (6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 5. To take measures in order to ensure that the identified control bodies in the meat and milk sector in Bavaria and any other Bundesländer concerned are accredite…
To take measures in order to ensure that the identified control bodies in the meat and milk sector in Bavaria and any other Bundesländer concerned are accredited, are subject to audit and to notify their activities to the Commission as required by Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/200439.
Rekommendation 6. To develop and implement a system for verification of the effectiveness of official controls carried out, in the Bundesländer where this is not in place, as lai…
To develop and implement a system for verification of the effectiveness of official controls carried out, in the Bundesländer where this is not in place, as laid down in Article 8 (3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 7. To provide the Commission Services with the results of the outcome of the investigation in relation to the certification of goods transiting from the Netherland…
To provide the Commission Services with the results of the outcome of the investigation in relation to the certification of goods transiting from the Netherlands to Ukraine and take measures to prevent similar situations in all Bundesländer.
Rekommendation 8. To take measures to ensure that the official controls are carried out regularly on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency in all Bundesländer as foreseen i…
To take measures to ensure that the official controls are carried out regularly on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency in all Bundesländer as foreseen in Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Art. 3.
Rekommendation 9. To ensure that reports are drawn up after official controls in line with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Art. 9, and when needed provide the FBO with a copy of the …
To ensure that reports are drawn up after official controls in line with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 Art. 9, and when needed provide the FBO with a copy of the report.
Rekommendation 10. To introduce adequate control measures preventing the application of identification marks which are not in accordance with the provisions of Annex II, Section I…
To introduce adequate control measures preventing the application of identification marks which are not in accordance with the provisions of Annex II, Section I (B)(7) of Council Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Rekommendation 11. To take measures in order to ensure that the controls on raw milk production are fully compliant with Annex IV, chapter II (1) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. A…
To take measures in order to ensure that the controls on raw milk production are fully compliant with Annex IV, chapter II (1) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. An action plan describing the action taken or planned in response to the recommendations of this report and setting out a time table, and a description of the actions taken to correct the deficiencies found should be presented to the Commission within 25 working days of receipt of the report. 10. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
2007-76042007
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) in sheep and goats
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that the epidemio-surveillance monitoring targets set out in Chapter A, II (2a and 3) of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 are complied with.
To ensure that the epidemio-surveillance monitoring targets set out in Chapter A, II (2a and 3) of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 are complied with.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure genotyping of the minimum sample size of animals required by Chapter A, II (8.2) of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and that the sheep sample…
To ensure genotyping of the minimum sample size of animals required by Chapter A, II (8.2) of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and that the sheep sampled are representative of the whole sheep population. 9
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that SRM is correctly removed as required by Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
To ensure that SRM is correctly removed as required by Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
Rekommendation 4. To document the official controls on SRM as required by Article 8 (1) and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. ____________________ COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO…
To document the official controls on SRM as required by Article 8 (1) and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. ____________________ COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
2007-79172007
Import Control system for products of animal origin and live animals
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Rekommendation 1. To immediately cease the activities in the proposed BIP as long as it is not listed in the Annex to Decision 2001/881/EC in accordance with Artt. 6 of Directive…
To immediately cease the activities in the proposed BIP as long as it is not listed in the Annex to Decision 2001/881/EC in accordance with Artt. 6 of Directive 91/496/EEC and Directive 97/78/EC. With regard to legislation and administrative measures: (deadline for completion: 3 months of the receipt of the translated final report, as required by Art. 6 of Decision 2001/812/EC)
Rekommendation 2. To continue the development of administrative measures for adequate implementation of Art. 6, 8, Annex II of Directive 97/78/EC, Annex A of Directive 91/496/EEC…
To continue the development of administrative measures for adequate implementation of Art. 6, 8, Annex II of Directive 97/78/EC, Annex A of Directive 91/496/EEC, Decision 2001/812/EC and Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that requirements for inspections fees foreseen according to Art. 27 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Decision 97/132/EC are adequately implemented.
To ensure that requirements for inspections fees foreseen according to Art. 27 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Decision 97/132/EC are adequately implemented.
Rekommendation 4. To draw up procedures or finalise the manual of procedures to ensure that veterinary checks are carried out and veterinary decisions are taken in accordance wit…
To draw up procedures or finalise the manual of procedures to ensure that veterinary checks are carried out and veterinary decisions are taken in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC and harmonisation of procedures with other BIPs is ensured.
Rekommendation 5. To further develop the system to ensure that all relevant documentation are provided to all BIPs and records are kept as required by paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of th…
To further develop the system to ensure that all relevant documentation are provided to all BIPs and records are kept as required by paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of the Annex to Decision 2001/812/EC.
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that consignments of products of animal origin and live animals (e.g. CITES) are introduced only through BIPs having the appropriate approval in accor…
To ensure that consignments of products of animal origin and live animals (e.g. CITES) are introduced only through BIPs having the appropriate approval in accordance with Art. 3 of Decision 2001/812/EC and Art. 3 of Directive 97/78/EC and Art. 3 of Directive 91/496/EEC.
Rekommendation 7. To clarify the responsibilities for checks on non-commercial pets and birds and products of animal origin in personal baggage of travellers from third countries…
To clarify the responsibilities for checks on non-commercial pets and birds and products of animal origin in personal baggage of travellers from third countries and supplement the measures taken to better implement the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 998/2003, Decision 2007/25/EC and Regulation (EC) No 745/2004 respectively. With regard to supervision/management of the system: (deadline for completion: 3 months of the receipt of the translated final report, as required by Art. 6 of Decision 2001/812/EC)
Rekommendation 8. To improve co-operation and co-ordination with the other authorities involved for import controls and to develop a system for the identification and selection o…
To improve co-operation and co-ordination with the other authorities involved for import controls and to develop a system for the identification and selection of the consignments of veterinary interest, especially regarding access to all manifests and electronic systems for the analysis of relevant intelligence, as 11 laid down in Artt. 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004 and Artt. 5 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 282/2004.
Rekommendation 9. To improve the control system for import controls and BIPs to ensure compliance with Art. 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and improve verification of cor…
To improve the control system for import controls and BIPs to ensure compliance with Art. 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and improve verification of corrective action taken.
Rekommendation 10. To monitor staff resources at BIP level to ensure that sufficient staff are available to comply with the provisions foreseen in the Annexes to Directives 91/496…
To monitor staff resources at BIP level to ensure that sufficient staff are available to comply with the provisions foreseen in the Annexes to Directives 91/496/EEC and 97/78/EC, in particular in view of the number of consignments expected.
Rekommendation 11. To monitor, if the provided training is adequate and to finalise the training plan for 2008 to ensure that the relevant officials avail of initial and ongoing t…
To monitor, if the provided training is adequate and to finalise the training plan for 2008 to ensure that the relevant officials avail of initial and ongoing training in import controls in order to fully apply Art. 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 12. To further develop the systems for documentation of the destruction of kitchen waste, including seized POAO in personal baggage, to ensure that the requirements…
To further develop the systems for documentation of the destruction of kitchen waste, including seized POAO in personal baggage, to ensure that the requirements for collection, transport and records for their destruction are implemented as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. With regard to the infrastructure of the proposed BIP Leipzig-Halle visited:
Rekommendation 13. To correct the shortcomings of the proposed BIP regarding facilities, equipment and hygiene in order to comply with the requirements of Directive 97/78/EC, Deci…
To correct the shortcomings of the proposed BIP regarding facilities, equipment and hygiene in order to comply with the requirements of Directive 97/78/EC, Decision 2001/812/EC and Directive 91/496/EEC. With regard to the import control system: (deadline for completion: 3 months of the receipt of the translated final report, as required by Art. 6 of Decision 2001/812/EC)
Rekommendation 14. To ensure that pre-notification is received in advance of physical arrival of the consignment in the Community territory as required by Art. 2 of Regulation (EC…
To ensure that pre-notification is received in advance of physical arrival of the consignment in the Community territory as required by Art. 2 of Regulation (EC) No 136/2004 and Art. 1 of Regulation (EC) No 282/2004, Art. 3 (1) of Directive 91/496/EEC and Art. 3 of Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 15. To ensure that in the electronic information systems used by Customs the positive list of Decision 2007/275/EC is applied adequately to ensure fulfilment of the…
To ensure that in the electronic information systems used by Customs the positive list of Decision 2007/275/EC is applied adequately to ensure fulfilment of the requirements of Art. 3 (4) of Directive 97/78/EC in relation to the presence of the CVED.
Rekommendation 16. To ensure that the channelled procedure and monitoring of consignments are applied in accordance to Art. 8 (4) of Directive 97/78/EC.
To ensure that the channelled procedure and monitoring of consignments are applied in accordance to Art. 8 (4) of Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 17. To ensure that the monitoring sampling plan will be completed in accordance with Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
To ensure that the monitoring sampling plan will be completed in accordance with Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 136/2004.
Rekommendation 18. To ensure that shortcomings in procedures are rectified in particular in relation to prior authorisation required in accordance to Art. 16 (1e) of Directive 97/…
To ensure that shortcomings in procedures are rectified in particular in relation to prior authorisation required in accordance to Art. 16 (1e) of Directive 97/78/EC so that such consignments are not being marketed. 12 9. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES' RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS The competent authorities' response to the recommendations can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/ap/ap_germany_7917_2007.pdf
2006-80052006
Controls on Dioxins and other Organochorinated contaminants in Baltic Sea fish
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure without delay that no fish or fish products with dioxins levels above the maximum levels laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 are place…
To ensure without delay that no fish or fish products with dioxins levels above the maximum levels laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 are placed on the EU market.
Rekommendation 2. To further enhance the implementation of the requirements for traceability and consumer information as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001, Cou…
To further enhance the implementation of the requirements for traceability and consumer information as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001, Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 and Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council. 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT 8005/2006: In their comments on the draft report received on 15 June 2006, the German authorities indicated some actions which were already planned and/or carried out, with regard to the recommendatio 2: the competent authority of the Federal State of Schleswig- Holstein indicated that the authorities responsible for supervision of the fish labelling were requested by Decree to verify during their controls that fish originated from catch areas 22 and 23 are not defined as Baltic Sea fish. Not related to a specific recommendation but with regard to the monitoring: the competent authority of the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has 10 indicated that the sampling plan for 2006 has been amended and will also try to include ICES area 25 and sample herring, eel and salmon (>4Kg). Furthermore, the German authorities stated that the fisheries authorities of the Federal States have agreed on 26 April 2006 to have mutual access to the information in the database of BLE. _________________
2006-80682006
BSE
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Rekommendation 1. To monitor epidemio-surveillance data in order to ensure efficient and effective coordination between all the CA involved, as required by Art 4 (3) of Regulatio…
To monitor epidemio-surveillance data in order to ensure efficient and effective coordination between all the CA involved, as required by Art 4 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure training about BSE passive surveillance for all relevant target groups, as required by Art. 10 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
To ensure training about BSE passive surveillance for all relevant target groups, as required by Art. 10 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure a common understanding and implementation of the concepts of suspect animals and slaughtered animals sick at the ante mortem inspection in order to gu…
To ensure a common understanding and implementation of the concepts of suspect animals and slaughtered animals sick at the ante mortem inspection in order to guarantee the reliability of the information submitted to the Commission as required by Art. 6 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. 11
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that animals slaughtered for human consumption, which have tested BSE positive in a rapid test and the one carcass before and the two following ones a…
To ensure that animals slaughtered for human consumption, which have tested BSE positive in a rapid test and the one carcass before and the two following ones are destroyed in line with Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. With regard to measures taken following suspicion/confirmation of BSE
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that feeding cohort animals are destroyed as soon as possible, as required by Art. 13 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. With regard to the total feed ba…
To ensure that feeding cohort animals are destroyed as soon as possible, as required by Art. 13 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. With regard to the total feed ban
Rekommendation 6. To ensure that all relevant risks are taken into account in the design of the control programmes, including the use of organic fertilisers, as required by Art. …
To ensure that all relevant risks are taken into account in the design of the control programmes, including the use of organic fertilisers, as required by Art. 3 (1a) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure that the feed control programmes are also at regional or local level based on risk assessment. With regard to the laboratory network
To ensure that the feed control programmes are also at regional or local level based on risk assessment. With regard to the laboratory network
Rekommendation 8. To conduct the histopathological examination for all positive rapid tests or other positive test results, as required by Chapter III of Annex X to Regulation (E…
To conduct the histopathological examination for all positive rapid tests or other positive test results, as required by Chapter III of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. 12 ADDENDUM RESPONSE OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS Comments from the German CA on the draft report were received on 23 June 2006, and included additional clarification and an outline of some actions planned and/or undertaken to address certai s contained in the report. These may be summarised as follows: With regard to BSE epidemio-surveillance 2. The CA of one Land visited advise the Commission that the Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz (Regional Office for Consumer Protection) is responsible to regularly organize an auditable training programme in accordance with Art. 10 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 for all the professional groups mentioned in that Article. 3. The CA of one Land visited advise the Commission that the listing of suspect cases in the annual report in accordance with Art. 6 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 has been discussed with the CA and the laboratory and will be implemented accordingly. With regard to the total feed ban 6. The CA of one Land visited advise the Commission that in their opinion adequate attention is paid to fertilizers containing MBM during their inspections. They considered the introduction of a reporting system, which they rejected as they assessed the effort to be disproportionate. 13
2006-80872006
Animal By-Products
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Rekommendation 1. To take steps to increase the level of awareness of the ABP Regulation among officials, including those responsible for supervising the district levels of the C…
To take steps to increase the level of awareness of the ABP Regulation among officials, including those responsible for supervising the district levels of the CA. With regard to the Legal provisions
Rekommendation 2. To complete the changes necessary to bring the national implementing rules in line with the ABP Regulation. With regard to the approval of ABP plants and other …
To complete the changes necessary to bring the national implementing rules in line with the ABP Regulation. With regard to the approval of ABP plants and other premises
Rekommendation 3. To take appropriate measures to complete the approval of ABP plants in accordance with the requirements set out in Chapters III and IV of the ABP Regulation.
To take appropriate measures to complete the approval of ABP plants in accordance with the requirements set out in Chapters III and IV of the ABP Regulation.
Rekommendation 4. To validate processing plants in line with Annex V to the ABP Regulation. With regard to official controls
To validate processing plants in line with Annex V to the ABP Regulation. With regard to official controls
Rekommendation 5. To take appropriate measures to ensure a more consistent application of the official controls of the ABP chain at a frequency which takes account of the risks p…
To take appropriate measures to ensure a more consistent application of the official controls of the ABP chain at a frequency which takes account of the risks posed by each ABP plant, as required by Art. 26 of the ABP Regulation. The criteria used in preparing the control programme should set down in such a way as to enable the system to be monitored effectively.
Rekommendation 6. To increase the level of coordination between the CA responsible for official control of the ABP chain as required by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 i…
To increase the level of coordination between the CA responsible for official control of the ABP chain as required by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 in order to provide full traceability of ABP consignments which move between districts or Länder.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure that all ABP are correctly categorised in accordance with the Art. 4. to 6 of the ABP Regulation, particularly by raising the awareness of the relevan…
To ensure that all ABP are correctly categorised in accordance with the Art. 4. to 6 of the ABP Regulation, particularly by raising the awareness of the relevant requirements in officials and operators of food processing establishments.
Rekommendation 8. To ensure full compliance with the requirement of Decision 2003/328/EC, in particular those concerning the type of material that can be used.
To ensure full compliance with the requirement of Decision 2003/328/EC, in particular those concerning the type of material that can be used.
Rekommendation 9. To take urgent measures to ensure the traceability of consignments of ABP along the ABP chain particularly by enforcing the requirements for commercial document…
To take urgent measures to ensure the traceability of consignments of ABP along the ABP chain particularly by enforcing the requirements for commercial documents and other records laid down in Annex II to the ABP Regulation. __________________ 12 ADDENDUM RESPONSE OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS Comments from the German CA on the draft report were received on 11 July 2006, and included an outline of some actions planned and/or undertaken to address certai s contained in the report. These may be summarised as follows: With regard to the CA 1. The CA of one Land visited stated that officials had been provided with training on the ABP Regulation and that it was planned to carry out further training in December 2006 and in 2007. In addition, the CA provides monthly updates to take account of changes to the ABP Regulation. With regard to the legal provisions 2. The updated national implementing provisions for the ABP Regulation are currently being considered by the Bundesrat. With regard to the official controls 6. The CA of one Land visited is currently introducing a quality management system to all administrative levels in the Land to provide, among others, a framework for the organisation and planning of official controls and their supervision. 8. A list of different ABP by category is currently being discussed at Länder level with a view to making it available once it has been approved by legislative administrators. The CA of one Land visited has sent instructions to slaughterhouses and officials regarding the need to remove in the slaughterhouse the vertebral columns from half-carcasses of bovines aged over 24 months which are intended for use in petfood and to dispose of them as SRM. 9. Steps have bee taken to ensure the strict separation of former foodstuffs and catering waste intended for use in swill, including the clear labelling of containers used for their storage.
Rekommendation 10. The CA of one Land visited noted that according to the curre of the agricultural committee as regards the ABP Compensation Ordinance (Tierische Nebenprodukte Bu…
The CA of one Land visited noted that according to the curre of the agricultural committee as regards the ABP Compensation Ordinance (Tierische Nebenprodukte Bussgeldverordnung TierNebV), the weight of ABP or number of carcasses, rather than the volume should be indicated in the national commercial document. ____________________ 13
2006-81052006
GMO - Controls of food and feed
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Rekommendation 1. With regard to Third Country imports of foodstuffs within the scope of this mission, provide guarantees that these imports are subject to official controls at a…
With regard to Third Country imports of foodstuffs within the scope of this mission, provide guarantees that these imports are subject to official controls at an appropriate place in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Council Regulation (EC) 882/2004 on official controls.
Rekommendation 2. Should take account of Commissio 2004/787/EC also for sampling of feed for GMO analysis. An action plan in response to these recommendations should be forwarded…
Should take account of Commissio 2004/787/EC also for sampling of feed for GMO analysis. An action plan in response to these recommendations should be forwarded to the Commission within two months of the dispatch of the report. This action plan should clearly set out the manner and deadline by which the competent authorities will address these recommendations. 10. ADDENDUM In thein response to the draft report the German authorities provided corrections and clarifications. In relation to Recommendation (1) they stated that changes to the procedure for import controls on foods of non-animal origin and planning of regular controls according to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 are being implemented. In relation to Recommendation (2) the German authorities stated that an adaptation of the sampling procedure to Commissio 2004/787/EC is to be prepared for the whole of Germany.
2006-81122006
Import Controls - food and feed of non-animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. Consider harmonising the frequency of sampling through all Länder for products listed under Article 55 of LFGB.
Consider harmonising the frequency of sampling through all Länder for products listed under Article 55 of LFGB.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that all sampling procedures at import point are carried out in accordance with Council Directive 98/53/EC.
Ensure that all sampling procedures at import point are carried out in accordance with Council Directive 98/53/EC.
Rekommendation 3. Comply with Article 1 of Commission Decision 2002/80/EC with regard to frequency of sampling for dried figs from Turkey. 21 To the Federal Ministry of Finance (…
Comply with Article 1 of Commission Decision 2002/80/EC with regard to frequency of sampling for dried figs from Turkey. 21 To the Federal Ministry of Finance (1) Ensure, in line with Article 10 of the Treaty of the European Union, that Customs authorities are available to co-operate with Commission experts during the general and specific audits foreseen in Regulation 882/2004, in particular in order to allow them to verify the respect of the requirements of Article 24 (cooperation of competent authorities and Customs services). 11. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
2006-81492006
Intra Community Trade in live animals
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that official controls are carried out effectively and that corrective action is taken when needed, in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 o…
To ensure that official controls are carried out effectively and that corrective action is taken when needed, in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 2. To implement proper procedures for administrative sanctions in respect of shortcomings found in assembly centres, dealers' premises, staging points, transport a…
To implement proper procedures for administrative sanctions in respect of shortcomings found in assembly centres, dealers' premises, staging points, transport and business operators involved in intra-Community trade.
Rekommendation 3. To introduce, without delay, internal audits as required by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
To introduce, without delay, internal audits as required by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that audits or inspections of delegated bodies are organised and appropriate action is taken in case of non-compliance as required by Article 5 of Reg…
To ensure that audits or inspections of delegated bodies are organised and appropriate action is taken in case of non-compliance as required by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 5. To provide appropriate training for the official veterinarians performing official controls as required by Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
To provide appropriate training for the official veterinarians performing official controls as required by Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 6. To urgently review and strengthen the control procedures for assembly centres, dealers' premises, staging points, transporters and business operators involved i…
To urgently review and strengthen the control procedures for assembly centres, dealers' premises, staging points, transporters and business operators involved in intra-Community trade and to approve only those which are fully in compliance with EU requirements.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure that effective traceability systems are in place for horses, in particular those intended for slaughter. 21
To ensure that effective traceability systems are in place for horses, in particular those intended for slaughter. 21
Rekommendation 8. To review the approval of the staging point visited and to take appropriate action to correct the deficiencies.
To review the approval of the staging point visited and to take appropriate action to correct the deficiencies.
Rekommendation 9. To ensure that checks are performed on live animals at their destination in accordance with the requirements of Article 5 of Council Directive 90/425/EEC, that …
To ensure that checks are performed on live animals at their destination in accordance with the requirements of Article 5 of Council Directive 90/425/EEC, that the corrective actions set out in Article 6 of that Directive are applied if necessary and that the results of all checks are recorded in the manner prescribed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2004.
Rekommendation 10. To ensure that route plans are in compliance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC.
To ensure that route plans are in compliance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC.
Rekommendation 11. To ensure that certifying veterinarians comply with the requirements of Council Directive 96/93/EC and that checks or audits are carried out to ensure the integ…
To ensure that certifying veterinarians comply with the requirements of Council Directive 96/93/EC and that checks or audits are carried out to ensure the integrity of certification.
Rekommendation 12. To up-date the lists of approved assembly centres, staging points, dealers' premises and transporters.
To up-date the lists of approved assembly centres, staging points, dealers' premises and transporters.
Rekommendation 13. To ensure that official controls on all holdings verify that stock farmers and veterinarians record and retain information on veterinary treatments as required …
To ensure that official controls on all holdings verify that stock farmers and veterinarians record and retain information on veterinary treatments as required by Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and Article 10 of Council Directive 96/23/EC.
Rekommendation 14. To ensure that animals which have experienced pain or suffering during transport are slaughtered without delay in accordance with point I (6) of Annex A to Coun…
To ensure that animals which have experienced pain or suffering during transport are slaughtered without delay in accordance with point I (6) of Annex A to Council Directive 93/119/EEC. 9. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
2006-81832006
Food Hygiene - Food of animal origin
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Rekommendation 1. To issue the five Federal Decrees in order to ensure proper implementation of all parts of the EU hygiene legislation.
To issue the five Federal Decrees in order to ensure proper implementation of all parts of the EU hygiene legislation.
Rekommendation 2. To put in place adequate procedures for co-ordination between the different levels of the control system (Federal, Land, Provincial and District level) includin…
To put in place adequate procedures for co-ordination between the different levels of the control system (Federal, Land, Provincial and District level) including measures to improve the quality of information flows.
Rekommendation 3. To update procedures and instructions in accordance with the new EU hygiene requirements in order to comply with the provisions of Article 4 (3 and 5) of Counci…
To update procedures and instructions in accordance with the new EU hygiene requirements in order to comply with the provisions of Article 4 (3 and 5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 4. To implement audits of the CA as required by Article 4 (6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to audit the identified control bodies within the meat sector…
To implement audits of the CA as required by Article 4 (6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to audit the identified control bodies within the meat sector as required by Article 5 (3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and to notify their activities to the Commission as required by Article 5 (4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure the control bodies in the meat sector fulfil all requirements for control bodies before delegating official control tasks to them.
To ensure the control bodies in the meat sector fulfil all requirements for control bodies before delegating official control tasks to them.
Rekommendation 6. To consider the milk association as a control body with delegated tasks as laid down in Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to ensure it fulfils a…
To consider the milk association as a control body with delegated tasks as laid down in Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to ensure it fulfils all requirements, to audit its activities and to notify it to the Commission.
Rekommendation 7. To assess the reliability of the FBOs own checks and to include them in the assessment when organising the official controls, as required by Article 3 of Counci…
To assess the reliability of the FBOs own checks and to include them in the assessment when organising the official controls, as required by Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 8. To develop and implement a system for verification of the effectiveness of official controls carried out as laid down in Article 8 (3) of Council Regulation (EC…
To develop and implement a system for verification of the effectiveness of official controls carried out as laid down in Article 8 (3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
Rekommendation 9. To ensure that a link between the certificate and the consignment is always established and that the information in the certificate is accurate and authentic as…
To ensure that a link between the certificate and the consignment is always established and that the information in the certificate is accurate and authentic as required by Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. 25
Rekommendation 10. To apply adequate control over the certificates issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Directive 96/93/EC.
To apply adequate control over the certificates issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Council Directive 96/93/EC.
Rekommendation 11. To establish a system of review of the approvals of all establishments already approved, in accordance with Article 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, Ar…
To establish a system of review of the approvals of all establishments already approved, in accordance with Article 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, and Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, including proper risk assessment and consistently applied inspection frequencies.
Rekommendation 12. To audit the HACCP-based systems, to assess the results of the own checks, to verify the traceability and to document these official controls properly.
To audit the HACCP-based systems, to assess the results of the own checks, to verify the traceability and to document these official controls properly.
Rekommendation 13. To introduce adequate control measures preventing the application of identification marks which are not in accordance with the provisions of Annex II, Section I…
To introduce adequate control measures preventing the application of identification marks which are not in accordance with the provisions of Annex II, Section I (B)(7) of Council Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Rekommendation 14. To introduce adequate control measures ensuring that animals at slaughter are completely bled after stunning in all cases in order to comply with the provisions…
To introduce adequate control measures ensuring that animals at slaughter are completely bled after stunning in all cases in order to comply with the provisions of Annex D (2) of Council Directive 92/119/EEC.
Rekommendation 15. To introduce adequate control measures of the labelling requirements of ABP in the meat and milk sector in line with the Council Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. 7…
To introduce adequate control measures of the labelling requirements of ABP in the meat and milk sector in line with the Council Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. 7. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
2006-82082006
Identification/certification
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Rekommendation 1. To inform the other Member States and the Commission of the identity of the Competent Authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the Regulation, as requ…
To inform the other Member States and the Commission of the identity of the Competent Authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the Regulation, as required by Article 11.
Rekommendation 2. To communicate the details of the provisions for means and methods of identification, holding register and movement documents to the Commission as required in A…
To communicate the details of the provisions for means and methods of identification, holding register and movement documents to the Commission as required in Article 4(8) and Section A of the Annex; Article 5 (6) and Section B(1) of the Annex; Article 6(5) and Section C(1) of the Annex, and Article 11 of the Regulation. 14
Rekommendation 3. To grant the derogation in Article 4(1), second paragraph, of the Regulation, only to animals kept in extensive or free-range farming conditions and not to exte…
To grant the derogation in Article 4(1), second paragraph, of the Regulation, only to animals kept in extensive or free-range farming conditions and not to extend it to all sheep and goats in Germany.
Rekommendation 4. To take into account specific provisions of the Regulation, in particular: to ensure all sheep and goats are identified, as required in Article 4; to approv…
To take into account specific provisions of the Regulation, in particular: to ensure all sheep and goats are identified, as required in Article 4; to approve the holding register format, as required in Article 5(3) and to ensure up-to-date registers, containing all information as listed in section B.1 of the Annex, are kept by each animal keeper as required by Article 5; to ensure the movement documents as required in Article 6(1), are used; all sheep and goat holdings are registered centrally as required by Article 7; in the case of replacement of lost ear tags the objective of traceability is not compromised as required by Article 4(6); and all mandatory information is available in the central database as required by Article 8(1) and Section D 1 of the Annex. 9. COMPETENT AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS The CA's partial response to the recommendations can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/ap/ap_germany_8208_2006.pdf. This table will be updated when the CA's response to the recommendations has been received. Please check back again later to see this response.
2006-82132006
Rabies eradication programme
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Rekommendation 1. Consider that the recommendations made by the Scientific Committee concerning the monitoring of the effectivity of the immunisation are followed: · Consider tha…
Consider that the recommendations made by the Scientific Committee concerning the monitoring of the effectivity of the immunisation are followed: · Consider that bio-markers are incorporated into the bait casing, so that bait uptake by the target species can be effectively assessed; · Consider that sufficient samples are tested for seroconversion in all Länder.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that serological and distribution data collected from the Länder are processed as quickly as possible to guide the further development of the eradication…
Ensure that serological and distribution data collected from the Länder are processed as quickly as possible to guide the further development of the eradication strategy.
Rekommendation 3. Consider to take measures ensuring that the techniques used for routine diagnosis allow the detection of all possible vaccine-related rabies cases.
Consider to take measures ensuring that the techniques used for routine diagnosis allow the detection of all possible vaccine-related rabies cases.
Rekommendation 4. Consider that further inter-laboratory trials are organised for the official laboratories carrying out the tests for monitoring of rabies incidence (IFT and vir…
Consider that further inter-laboratory trials are organised for the official laboratories carrying out the tests for monitoring of rabies incidence (IFT and virus isolation in cell culture) and for monitoring of wildlife immunisation (RFFIT). An action plan describing the action taken or planned in response to the recommendations of this report and setting out a timetable should be presented to the Commission within two months of receipt of the final translated report. 10. ADDENDUM The German Authorities provided comments on the draft report by means of a letter dated 23 June 2006. Where appropriate these comments have been incorporated into the final report.
2006-83082006
Classical Swine fever
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Rekommendation 1. To take measures to ensure the correct transposition of Council Directive 2001/89/EC and Commission Decision 2003/526/EC.
To take measures to ensure the correct transposition of Council Directive 2001/89/EC and Commission Decision 2003/526/EC.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that the number of staff involved in the implementation of the CSF eradication and vaccination campaign is sufficient to allow all measures required i…
To ensure that the number of staff involved in the implementation of the CSF eradication and vaccination campaign is sufficient to allow all measures required in the Community legislation on CSF to be carried out effectively.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that the NPD covers the all districts, that all CA have access to it and to ensure that it complies fully with Art 14, point 3c of Council Directive 6…
To ensure that the NPD covers the all districts, that all CA have access to it and to ensure that it complies fully with Art 14, point 3c of Council Directive 64/432/EEC to provide quick and reliable traceability in case of an outbreak.
Rekommendation 4. To urgently ensure that CSF protective measures in relation to domestic pigs as required in Art 15 2 (b) and Art 6 and 7 of Commission Decision 2003/526/EC are …
To urgently ensure that CSF protective measures in relation to domestic pigs as required in Art 15 2 (b) and Art 6 and 7 of Commission Decision 2003/526/EC are implemented.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that the CSF vaccination campaign is carried out taking into account all provisions of Art 20, point 2 of Council Directive 2001/89/EC.
To ensure that the CSF vaccination campaign is carried out taking into account all provisions of Art 20, point 2 of Council Directive 2001/89/EC.
Rekommendation 6. To ensure the withdrawal period for the CSF vaccine is taken into account in defining the hunting rest period after bait distribution.
To ensure the withdrawal period for the CSF vaccine is taken into account in defining the hunting rest period after bait distribution.
Rekommendation 7. To ensure that the recommendations 8.2 and 8.3 of report DG(SANCO)/7129/2004 are followed in relation to estimation of the feral pig population and bait distrib…
To ensure that the recommendations 8.2 and 8.3 of report DG(SANCO)/7129/2004 are followed in relation to estimation of the feral pig population and bait distribution.
Rekommendation 8. To ensure the correct implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2002 in relation to disposal of animal by-products in the game collection centres. The German c…
To ensure the correct implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2002 in relation to disposal of animal by-products in the game collection centres. The German competent authorities should submit an action plan indicating the action proposed or already taken, within one month of receiving the final translated report. This plan should include deadlines by which the proposed action will be completed. 10. ADDENDUM Response of the German Authorities to the draft mission report The German Authorities provided comments on the draft report by means of a letter dated 22 May 2006. Where appropriate these comments have been incorporated into the final report. 22
2005-75102005
Residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products, including controls on veterinary medicinal products
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Rekommendation 1. Review national MLODs established for Group A substances and ensure that these are commensurate with the detection of abuse and are in line with the target valu…
Review national MLODs established for Group A substances and ensure that these are commensurate with the detection of abuse and are in line with the target values suggested by the relevant Community Reference Laboratories.
Rekommendation 2. Improve clarity in the construction of the plan to allow a clear distinction to be made between obligatory and voluntary analyte matrix combinations and ensure …
Improve clarity in the construction of the plan to allow a clear distinction to be made between obligatory and voluntary analyte matrix combinations and ensure that all laboratories are aware of the correct marker residue in the relevant matrices.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that the NRCP is implemented as planned, particularly in relation to the choice of matrix. The choice of analyte-matrix combinations should be rationalis…
Ensure that the NRCP is implemented as planned, particularly in relation to the choice of matrix. The choice of analyte-matrix combinations should be rationalised and harmonised to ensure more comparability between the results from laboratories and consequently reduce the validation burden.
Rekommendation 4. Ensure that each state CA issues uniform instructions to all samplers at district level in order to assure harmonised implementation of sampling within each sta…
Ensure that each state CA issues uniform instructions to all samplers at district level in order to assure harmonised implementation of sampling within each state and put in place effective systems to supervise the implementation of NRCP activities.
Rekommendation 5. Ensure that all states initiate follow-up actions in a timely fashion to improve overall effectiveness of implementation of residues controls as per Articles 16…
Ensure that all states initiate follow-up actions in a timely fashion to improve overall effectiveness of implementation of residues controls as per Articles 16-19 of Council Directive 96/23/EC.
Rekommendation 6. Ensure that all official residues samples are sealed in accordance with point 2.6. of the Annex to Commission Decision 98/179/EC and instructions in the NRCP.
Ensure that all official residues samples are sealed in accordance with point 2.6. of the Annex to Commission Decision 98/179/EC and instructions in the NRCP.
Rekommendation 7. Ensure that if PVPs are authorised to take official samples, measures are taken to eliminate potential conflict of interest.
Ensure that if PVPs are authorised to take official samples, measures are taken to eliminate potential conflict of interest.
Rekommendation 8. Collate annual state sampling plans at CCA level to allow analysis of the 6 monthly reports in order to establish if the plan is being implemented as foreseen, …
Collate annual state sampling plans at CCA level to allow analysis of the 6 monthly reports in order to establish if the plan is being implemented as foreseen, and, if necessary, identify under-performing states and facilitate corrective measures to be taken. 8.3. With regard to the laboratories
Rekommendation 9. Ensure that within laboratories, anonymity of sample ownership is assured in order to eliminate potential conflict of interest.
Ensure that within laboratories, anonymity of sample ownership is assured in order to eliminate potential conflict of interest.
Rekommendation 10. Ensure that all laboratories meet national and Community requirements with respect to validation of analytical methods, in particular demonstrating fitness for …
Ensure that all laboratories meet national and Community requirements with respect to validation of analytical methods, in particular demonstrating fitness for purpose. For Group A substances, provide a timetable for each laboratory indicating when each of the analyte matrix combinations for which they are responsible are expected to be validated to the standards prescribed in Commission Decision 2002/657/EC.
Rekommendation 11. Ensure that basic quality control parameters are considered when analytical methods are run in every laboratory, including inter alia, establishing acceptance c…
Ensure that basic quality control parameters are considered when analytical methods are run in every laboratory, including inter alia, establishing acceptance criteria for analytical data. 8.4. With regard to VMPs 18
Rekommendation 12. Ensure that the requirements for own-control in accordance with Article 4 of Council Directive 90/167/EEC are adhered to nationally. _________________ 9. ADDEND…
Ensure that the requirements for own-control in accordance with Article 4 of Council Directive 90/167/EEC are adhered to nationally. _________________ 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT 7510/2005 In their comments on the draft report received on 1 June 2005, the German competent authorities indicated some actions which were planned, or had already taken place in response to several of the recommendatio 4: Schleswig-Holstein notes: sampling in milk, aquaculture products, eggs and honey should be transferred to the Land laboratory. This will standardise sampling, and synergy effects can be used. However, the planned regulation is subject to political approval. Recommendation 6: Schleswig-Holstein notes: this shortcoming was immediately rectified. All official samples in Schleswig-Holstein are sealed. (See also footnote 4). Recommendation 10: Brandenburg notes that the Land laboratories tested have presented a timetable for validation of all Group A substances by 08/2005. Schleswig-Holstein notes that validation of remaining Group A substance/matrix combinations in the SH Land laboratory is taking place in accordance with the schedule presented in preparation for the EU inspectio 11: Schleswig-Holstein notes that the SH Land laboratory's analytical methods are to be supplemented by quality control parameters, e.g. criteria for accepting or rejecting analytical results, where this has not yet taken place. ___________________
2005-75282005
Artificial Insemination/Embryo and Semen collection centres
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Rekommendation 1. To urgently ensure that all semen entering ICT and certified as such by the CA in Germany is coming only from an approved SSC or SCC.
To urgently ensure that all semen entering ICT and certified as such by the CA in Germany is coming only from an approved SSC or SCC.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that all OVs in charge of supervision of SCCs and SSCs have correct and complete knowledge and understanding of the current provisions of Council Dire…
To ensure that all OVs in charge of supervision of SCCs and SSCs have correct and complete knowledge and understanding of the current provisions of Council Directive 88/407/EEC.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that the provisions of Annex B of Council Directive 88/407/EEC regarding movement of animals into SCCs and routine animal health tests, are correctly …
To ensure that the provisions of Annex B of Council Directive 88/407/EEC regarding movement of animals into SCCs and routine animal health tests, are correctly applied in all SCCs.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that approval is granted in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 88/407/EEC, and that the OVs supervise effectively the observance of its pr…
To ensure that approval is granted in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 88/407/EEC, and that the OVs supervise effectively the observance of its provisions.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that laboratories approved for the animal health tests requested in
To ensure that laboratories approved for the animal health tests requested in
2005-75832005
Fishery products and live bivalve molluscs
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Rekommendation 1. Generalities related to CA FP/LBM control system performance Fishing vessels should comply with the requirements of Council Directive 92/48/EEC. The frequency o…
Generalities related to CA FP/LBM control system performance Fishing vessels should comply with the requirements of Council Directive 92/48/EEC. The frequency of inspections carried out by the CA on fishing vessels and landing sites in order to verify their compliance should correspond to the one established by themselves and adequate numbers of staff to deal with this duty should be made available. The deficiencies found during the mission and not previously identified by the CA should be corrected in the establishments and dispatch centre visited and in all other establishments that were not visited but that may have similar shortcomings.
Rekommendation 2. Live bivalve molluscs The classification of production areas should be amended according to microbiology results of monitoring. Provision for suspension in case…
Live bivalve molluscs The classification of production areas should be amended according to microbiology results of monitoring. Provision for suspension in case of noncompliant results should be considered and possible conflicts of interest of the private entrepreneurs responsible for the collection of samples should be avoided. The NRL for microbiology should take contact with the Community Reference Laboratory in order to evaluate if procedures concerning the processing of samples (pooling and averaging) and interpretation of test data are appropriate. Further to this evaluation, the NRL should advise the state laboratories and the manual of procedures should be amended. Germany should respect the current Community requirements regarding the detection of marine biotoxins; therefore, in absence of validation of the chemical methods used, bioassays must be used. All the official laboratories performing chemical methods for the biotoxin identification should implement alternative detection methods able to detect DTX3. Adequate staff should be made available to the biotoxins NRL to enable it to adequately complete its assigned tasks. The deficiencies identified in laboratories, accredited by accreditation bodies, involved in official controls and own-checks should be rectified.
Rekommendation 3. Fishery products Each batch of fishery products must be submitted for inspection (comprising an organoleptic check) by the CA at the time of landing or before f…
Fishery products Each batch of fishery products must be submitted for inspection (comprising an organoleptic check) by the CA at the time of landing or before first sale to determine, its fitness for human consumption. During production and before they are released for human consumption, fish and FP must be subject to a visual inspection for the purpose of detecting and removing any parasites that are visible in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 91/493/EEC and Commission Decision 93/140/EEC. Whenever fish is sampled for official control of histamine, the sampling procedure to be followed by the CA should be the one required under Council Directive 91/493/EEC (nine samples must be taken from each batch). 19 ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/7583/2005 A reply to the FVO letter dated 18 November 2005 (ref. 5, paragraph 1) was sent by the CCA informing that the competent Ministry of the Federal State of Schleswig Holstein has corrected the procedure of production area classification in order to comply with Community requirements. In their comments to the draft report, (letter of 22 February 2006, ref: 106-3612- 01/234738), the CA provided some details of corrective actions already undertaken and other planned actions, in particular: - Generalities: in MV the inspection system concerning fishing vessels has now been changed. All fishing vessels supplying approved establishments are registered as being subject to inspection. Every inspection is documented. - The frequency of inspections carried out by the CA of MV on fishing vessels and landing sites in order to verify their compliance was fixed at once a year on the basis of a risk assessment. - The deficiencies found during the mission and not previously identified by the CA have been partially corrected in the establishment listed as No. 3 in Annex III of this report (deadline was set for 30 June 2006 for remedying all deficiencies). Deficiencies found in establishments No. 1, 2 and in the establishment processing bivalve molluscs of Annex III have been rectified. - Live bivalve molluscs: in respect of recommendation 5.2.paragraph 3, the NRL organised validation of methods tests for PSP amongst the official laboratories in Germany in 2004. The results were discussed in December 2004 and the methodological instructions were revised in December 2005 and are to be published in the summer of 2006 as the official method in §64 LFGB (Food and Feed Code - Collection of Methods). The CCA referred as well to the comments on bioassay under point 2.2.2.1.f of the report. Furthermore, they stated that an enquiry as to the suitability of MBA was sent to the EFSA (EFSA-Q-2005-285). A reply is expected in December 2006. - In respect of recommendation 5.2, paragraph 4, the CCA pointed out that the detection of toxins in the DSP group, including DTX-3, is currently a priority in the § 64 LFGB working party on mollusc toxins. - In respect of recommendation 5.2, paragraph 5, the CA stated that priority has been given to remedying the shortage of personnel and optimising the installations. - Fishery products: in respect of recommendation 5.3.paragraph 1 and 2 the CA of MV stated that during routine inspections of fishing vessels, landing sites in wholesale installations or processing establishments the criteria for freshness of the fish are now being documented - In respect of recommendation 5.3, paragraph 3, the CA provided documentation confirming that instructions were given to comply with Community requirements (nine samples must be taken from each batch) in the three Länder visited. 11/04/06 - 55332
2005-76422005
Import Controls and Border Inspection Posts
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Rekommendation 1. To consider amending the approval for the below mentioned BIPs, as follows: (1) BIP Bremerhaven HC-T(CH)(2), HC-T(FR)(2), NHC-T(CH)(2), NHC-T(FR)(2); (2) BI…
To consider amending the approval for the below mentioned BIPs, as follows: (1) BIP Bremerhaven HC-T(CH)(2), HC-T(FR)(2), NHC-T(CH)(2), NHC-T(FR)(2); (2) BIP Hamburg Hafen HC-T(CH)(2), HC-T(FR)(2), NHC-T(FR)(2); (3) BIP Rügen HC-T(CH), HC-T(FR)(6) (4) BIP Frankfurt/Main HC-T(CH)(2), HC-T(FR)(2), NHC-T(CH)(2), NHC-T(FR)(2).
Rekommendation 2. To consider the withdrawal of the approval for the BIPs Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Frankfurt/Main for NHC-products if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the c…
To consider the withdrawal of the approval for the BIPs Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Frankfurt/Main for NHC-products if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the correction of the deficiencies found are not received from the CCA within 6 months of the receipt of the translated final report. (6) The BIP is currently listed as approved for HC-products in Commission Decision 2005/485/EC of 22 June 2005 OJ L 181, 13.07.2005, p 1, amending Decisions 2001/881/EC and 2002/459/EC as regards the list of Border Inspection Points. 15 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/7642/2005 In response to the recommendations in the report the CCA indicated the following: 8.1. Recommendations to the competent authorities of Germa number 1. The BMVEL (Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture) (Department 324) will invite the Laender delegates to a meeting, probably in November, for the purpose, among other things, of recognising and eliminating shortcomings that still exist in the implementation of the animal health legislatio number 2. The problem regarding clarification of responsibilities with regard to the checks provided for in Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 has been addressed in a Decree issued by the Ministry of Finance on 07.10.2005. This Decree makes customs responsible for the documentary checks on arrivals of domestic pets, and describes the procedures they must follow. The veterinary authorities are made responsible for the identity checks. Bremen reports that the BIPs in the Land of Bremen have a BIP manual. On the basis of the recommendations emanating from the FVO visit, the requisite additions or changes will soon be made to the manual. Recommendation number 3. Bremen has begun developing control and verification procedures for the supervision activities of the BIPs within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004. Speedy completion will depend, inter alia, on whether the Community soon issues proposed guidelines for this aspect of the Regulation or whether each competent authority tackles the subject alone. In the Land of Bremen initial and ongoing staff training is planned autonomously in each BIP and organised jointly in the department. The documentation pertaining to ongoing training is already obtainable from the personnel files and, in parallel with this, will in future also be filed locally in the BIPs. In addition, the subject of ongoing and further training is also being addressed by the "Import, Export and Transit" working party of the Laender Working Group for Consumer Health Protection (LAGV), therefore this working party is likely to be producing a catalogue of measures applicable to all Laender in the context of the quality management systems. Hessen reports for Frankfurt/Main that, the registration of the 2 inspection centres is now being arranged. Recommendation number 5. Hessen reports for Frankfurt/Main that, in view of the increased number of consignments received, the total number of hours to be worked each week by the contracted veterinarians has been increased by 80 hours. Steps have also been taken to recruit 12 additional veterinarians on the same contractual basis (total of 240 hours) and 3 additional full-time administrative employees to supplement the present staff numbers. These measures are regarded as sufficient to enable the TGSH (the Hessen BIP for Animals and Products of Animal Origin) to perform all its current tasks properly. Hamburg reports that the staffing has changed since the visit. The Hamburg-Hafen BIP now has the following staff to fulfil its duties (inspection of import, export and transit consignments, including supervision of the storage facilities and ship suppliers in the 16 free port, supervision of disposal of ships' waste, etc.): 15 official veterinarians, 23 technical staff and 16 administrative staff. Recommendation number 6. The competent Hessen Ministry (Environment, Rural Development & Consumer Protection) has repeatedly expressed a desire to be provided with an interface to the customs administration's Atlas system, selected for prohibition and restriction notices. In order to improve the system for selecting products that are subject to veterinary checks there needs to be a list with details of the Customs code and explanations on its use in the case of animal products. The Commission's working group on veterinary controls is at present working on the draft of a corresponding legal instrument which the Commission services have put forward, partly on the basis of the FVO's findings in the course of their BIP inspections. It is indicated in the recitals that the addition of comments to the Customs codes with veterinary relevance is a prerequisite for the electronic selection by customs of products that are subject to veterinary checks. The German authorities will primarily base their efforts to improve cooperation on this scheduled Commission legal instrume number 7. Hamburg noted that the approval documents for all customs warehouses and ship suppliers are being updated with reference to the national legal provisio number 9. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports for Rügen that, with the lapsing of the approval for NHC products, double the amount of space is available as an unloading area for HC products. The area now available for unloading meets the requirements of Article 4(1) and (2)(c) of Decision 2001/812/EC, as well as the Rügen BIP approval profile. pursuant to Commission Decision 2005/485/EC of 22 June 2005, the Rügen BIP is no longer approved for NHC products; the NHC inspection room, which is no longer needed, has therefore now been converted into a storage room for HC products in the NT area, in accordance with the legal provisions. It should be noted that, in connection with the re-approval of the Rügen BIP, a restriction in the range of products the BIP should be allowed to clear was requested. See the letters on this subject from Germany to the Commission of 23.09.2004, 12.04.2005 and 07.09.2005 under ref. 328-9543- 10/0000. The last of these letters requested that the Rügen BIP continue to be listed only for the clearance of fishery products in category HC. Hamburg reports that with regard to the recommendations for rectifying major deficiencies, they would refer to the project for the construction of four decentralised inspection centres, which are at present being built. Hessen reports for Frankfurt/Main that, regarding the Perishables Centre, the operator has been told that there must be proper separation between goods for intra-Community trade and goods intended for the TGSH (import or transit). Talks are at present ongoing with the operator concerning alterations to the building and the renting of additional rooms. As for eliminating the shortcomings regarding the full segregation of HC and NHC consignments, the operator refers to a decision adopted at the company meeting on 16 September 2005 to expand the building by 2300 m2. The plans include a separate area for pharmaceutical products, in which NHC T (CH/FR) products too will be unloaded, inspected and stored. This new section should be operational in October 2006. This will permanently reduce the danger of cross-contamination. In the interim, consideration is being given to deploying cold-storage and freezer units or containers in a section segregated from the HC products. As regards the creation of an inspection room for NHC-T consignments, the TGSH is in contact with the operator. Pending the 17 commissioning of the new Live Animals Centre, products with no temperature requirements (NHC-NT) are cleared at the adjacent customs presentation points. The installation of a wash-hand basin is planned. Regarding the live animal centre, neither the capacity nor the general state of the building fully meet the requirements at present, in view of the increase in the number of consignments received. Nevertheless, care is taken to ensure spatial or temporal segregation of import, export and transit consignments from the point of view of animal health aspects, particularly with reference to veterinary arrangements. Regarding the construction of a new live animals centre, the intended operator informed us on 20.10.2005 that the management board would be discussing the subject on 25.10.2005, with a view to putting a proposal to the board of directors at their meeting on 23.11.2005. A planning application would be lodged immediately thereafter, with the aim of having the new centre up and running by the target date of April 2007. Bremen reports that the shortcomings noted in Bremerhaven with regard to the BIP facilities are already known about. The Bremerhaven BIP is located in the building complex of a cold store in the container terminal. The physical proximity to the cold store was chosen deliberately for logistical and practical reasons and has proved extraordinarily useful. Since the cold store is at present being extended, it is also planned to build an annexe onto the cold store to house the BIP. These plans are due to be agreed shortly with the supreme Land authority. Recommendation number 10. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports for Rügen that, also a changing area has been installed. The problems noted at the Rügen BIP concerning the stores belonging to customs in the port have been resolved between customs and the BIP. The Rügen BIP's official veterinarian now has unrestricted primary access to the stores belonging to customs. Seals for official BIP sealing of consignments will be obtained by 15.11.2005. The seals used in the certification process are already numbered. The technical shortcomings noted in Annex 2 have already been rectified or will be rectified imminently. The absence of insect screens will be rectified by 15.11.2005. The stores for archives, for cleaning and disinfecting material and the changing areas have now been segregated from each other. Disinfection and cleaning plans and guidelines have been drawn up. The hot water supply was off throughout the building complex on the day of the visit due to an accident, but was restored by the following day. The shortcomings noted concerning the keeping of staff training records have already been rectified and for documentation have either already been rectified or are due to be rectified imminently. Bremen reports that the shortcomings concerning technical equipment and operational hygiene will soon be rectified with the planned extension of the BIP. Hessen reports for Frankfurt/Main that a TGSH manual (BIP manual) covering the fields of animal health, animal protection and food monitoring is at present being developed in cooperation with the Quality Management Unit of the LHL (Landesbetrieb Hessisches Landeslabor). A company has been commissioned to develop software appropriate for the needs of the TGSH, which will then be progressively introduced within the TGSH as from 01.2006. At the time of the Commission visit the figures for the 2004 consignments were incomplete. The correct figures are enclosed in an Annex. The hygiene shortcomings have been rectified and there should not now be any ground for complaint. In cooperation with the operator, a monitoring plan has been devised and repair measures instituted. The technical equipment for NHC products has been requested. 18 Regarding the live animal centre, bearing in mind the present state of the building, the existing cleaning plan has been revised with the tenant. Alternatives to the wood, which has been varnished several times, are being discussed, and a final decision on this is imminent. However, this problem will be regarded as properly solved at the latest when the new live animals centre comes into operation. In the meantime, one of the segregation rooms is being used as an examination facility for large animals. The technical equipment is stored under hygienic conditions in a cupboard kept available for that purpose and is brought into the examination room as and when required. The operator has already begun to make the necessary improvements to the ornamental fish room. Recommendation number 11. Bremen reports that the quality-management shortcomings are being rectified. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports that regarding first part of Annex Bs not completely filled out, these were isolated cases which can never happen again in the future. Recommendation number 12. Hessen reports for Frankfurt/Main same as above under 9 for facilities as regards the remedial measures to be introduced. It also reports that the TGSH's residues- monitoring plan for 2005 is now available. Bremen reports that the documentation shortcomings noted in Bremerhaven have already been rectified or will be rectified imminently. In future, care will be taken to ensure that official actions and decisions are properly documented for the purposes of transpare number 13. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports that the billing shortcomings are being rectified immediately (concerning the minimum fee of 30 Euro for all relevant consignments). Recommendation number 14. Hessen has already described under point 5 above the measures being taken to increase staff numbers. The CCA stated that in order to ensure correct use of the TRACES system, certain technical shortcomings need to be rectified by the Commission services. A poll taken at the meeting of the Commission's "veterinary controls" working group on 07.10.05 revealed that a large majority of the Member States had already repeatedly tried, without success, to get these shortcomings rectified. With regard to technical problems the Member States ought to be given direct access to the TRACES IT specialists.
2004-70012004
Traceability of Beef and Beef products
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Rekommendation 1. To further improve official supervision in approved establishments and in particular in cutting plants approved according to Article 10 of Council Directive 64/…
To further improve official supervision in approved establishments and in particular in cutting plants approved according to Article 10 of Council Directive 64/433/EEC29.
Rekommendation 2. To further improve the control and supervision of registration systems and labelling of beef and beef products at retail level30. 29 In their response to the dr…
To further improve the control and supervision of registration systems and labelling of beef and beef products at retail level30. 29 In their response to the draft report the German Authorities stated that the provisions of Council Directive 64/433/EEC have been transposed sufficiently precisely into German law, therefore there is no need for BMVEL to act on this recommendation. 30 In their response to the draft report the German Authorities stated that BLE will continue to intensify supervision, particularly in the retail trade. 14
Rekommendation 3. To further improve the operation of the central database for bovine animals and provide stakeholders access to all the information needed to allow full traceabi…
To further improve the operation of the central database for bovine animals and provide stakeholders access to all the information needed to allow full traceability of animals back to the holding of origin31.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that all on-the-spot inspections of bovine holdings are carried out in compliance with the minimum requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/…
To ensure that all on-the-spot inspections of bovine holdings are carried out in compliance with the minimum requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/200332. An action plan, indicating the actions taken or planned to address the conclusions and recommendations (8.1.1. to 8.1.4) of this report, and including a timetable for the completion, should be submitted to the Commission services within one month of receiving the translated final report. 8.2. To the Commission Services 8.2.1. To monitor closely the actions taken by the German competent authorities to address the above conclusions and recommendations, and to consider what further action is required if their response is found unsatisfactory. 31 In their response to the draft report the German Authorities stated that in Germany, access to personal data is subject to certain data protection restrictions. 32 In their response to the draft report the German Authorities stated that BMVEL takes the view that the German approach to on-the-spot inspections conform to current EU law. 15 Addendum Response of the German Authorities to the draft mission report The German Authorities offered comments on the draft report by means of an e- mail dated 8 April 2004. Where appropriate these comments have been incorporated into the final report. They also provided an initial reaction to certain conclusions and recommendations in the report, in particular by providing details of action already taken, or to be taken, to correct deficiencies noted. 16
2004-70182004
Animal Welfare on holdings with laying hens, and during long distance transport
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Rekommendation 1. The animal welfare working group delivers a manual with guidelines and instructions for animal welfare of laying hens, in particular providing: (a) more detaile…
The animal welfare working group delivers a manual with guidelines and instructions for animal welfare of laying hens, in particular providing: (a) more detailed guidance on checking measurements of cages (points (1) and (4) of Art. 5(1) of Directive 1999/74/EC), 17 In their response to the draft report the CA indicated that in future, the documents will be produced electronically in a uniform way throughout Baden-Württemberg. 13 (b) guidance on how to utilise information available to egg marketing inspectors to target farms and ensure that requirements are respected.
Rekommendation 2. When deficiencies are detected, a policy is adopted by each Länder so that adequate, timely and proportionate corrective measures are taken as necessary.
When deficiencies are detected, a policy is adopted by each Länder so that adequate, timely and proportionate corrective measures are taken as necessary.
Rekommendation 3. Ensure that all Länder submit results of inspections in compliance with Decision 2000/50/EC. 9. ADDENDUM The CA provided the following initial reaction to recom…
Ensure that all Länder submit results of inspections in compliance with Decision 2000/50/EC. 9. ADDENDUM The CA provided the following initial reaction to recommendations in the draft report: 9.1 Regardi 1 and 2, Bavaria, the federal Land that chairs the working group, indicated that at the next meeting of the working group the conclusions and the recommendations in particular paragraphs 1a, 1b and 2 will be discussed. 9.2 Regardi 1b, the CA indicated that in accordance with Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 2295/2003 and in accordance with statutory provisions governing data protection the information exchange proposed by the FVO is not possible. 14
2004-70682004
Import controls on products of plant origin
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Rekommendation 1. Ensure that the procedure to take the replicate sample for enforcement, defence and reference purposes is in compliance with the relevant legal provisions and t…
Ensure that the procedure to take the replicate sample for enforcement, defence and reference purposes is in compliance with the relevant legal provisions and that this procedure is harmonised through all Länder.
Rekommendation 2. Ensure that all sampling procedures at import point are carried out in accordance with Council Directive 98/53/EC.
Ensure that all sampling procedures at import point are carried out in accordance with Council Directive 98/53/EC.
Rekommendation 3. Take measures to ensure that accurate data regarding consignments of food commodities are available to the Authority in charge of import controls.
Take measures to ensure that accurate data regarding consignments of food commodities are available to the Authority in charge of import controls.
Rekommendation 4. Consider to take measures that the results of tests carried out in private laboratories are duly notified to the competent official body in Hamburg.
Consider to take measures that the results of tests carried out in private laboratories are duly notified to the competent official body in Hamburg.
Rekommendation 5. Proceed with the actions initiated to widen, increase and strengthen import controls on foodstuffs of plant origin, in order to attain a level of official contr…
Proceed with the actions initiated to widen, increase and strengthen import controls on foodstuffs of plant origin, in order to attain a level of official controls at the appropriate stage which will prevent risks to public health within the meaning of Council Directive 89/397/EEC.
Rekommendation 6. Consider to include foodstuffs of plant origin in import controls on foodstuffs potentially exposed to ionising radiation . Written assurances should be forward…
Consider to include foodstuffs of plant origin in import controls on foodstuffs potentially exposed to ionising radiation . Written assurances should be forwarded to the European Commission with regard to the above recommendations within two months of receipt of the final translated mission report. The Competent Authority should provide detailed information on the actions that will be taken and propose deadlines by which these actions will be completed. 22 9. ADDENDUM Regarding the recommendations made in the draft report, initial comments were provided in relation to actions that have been or will be taken. With regard to recommendation (2), Bremen stated that they will check and rectify any non- compliances with Directive 98/53/EC. They informed that missing equipment will be purchased. With regard to recommendation (3), Bremen stated that completeness of documentation is ensured by a checklist. The relevant services have been instructed to ensure completeness of documentation. 23
2004-70702004
Pesticides - control systems for the placing on the market and use of plant protection products and for pesticide residues in foodstuffs of plant origin; follow up on the recommendations made in the report DG (SANCO) 3227/2001
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Rekommendation 1. The competent authorities should transpose and enforce all EU legislation fully in accordance with the directives and within specified timelines.
The competent authorities should transpose and enforce all EU legislation fully in accordance with the directives and within specified timelines.
Rekommendation 2. The competent authorities should introduce co-ordinated and comprehensive inspection and enforcement procedures for controlling the marketing of plant protectio…
The competent authorities should introduce co-ordinated and comprehensive inspection and enforcement procedures for controlling the marketing of plant protection products, including follow-up, in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
Rekommendation 3. The competent authorities should establish co-ordinated and comprehensive controls of the uses of plant protection products, including follow-up, in accordance …
The competent authorities should establish co-ordinated and comprehensive controls of the uses of plant protection products, including follow-up, in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
Rekommendation 4. The competent authorities should plan and significantly increase the number of samples of plant protection products being analysed for composition.
The competent authorities should plan and significantly increase the number of samples of plant protection products being analysed for composition.
Rekommendation 5. The competent authorities should consider the introduction of controls for the safe disposal of unauthorised plant protection products in long-term storage.
The competent authorities should consider the introduction of controls for the safe disposal of unauthorised plant protection products in long-term storage.
Rekommendation 6. The competent authorities should ensure that Maximum Residue Levels are established for all active substances on the German market at the time of first authoris…
The competent authorities should ensure that Maximum Residue Levels are established for all active substances on the German market at the time of first authorisation of plant protection products containing those substances, in accordance with Article 4.1 (f) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
Rekommendation 7. In cases of MRL infringements, the competent authorities should put in place a systematic follow-up procedure to ensure that enforcement and follow-up actions a…
In cases of MRL infringements, the competent authorities should put in place a systematic follow-up procedure to ensure that enforcement and follow-up actions are taken without delay.
Rekommendation 8. The competent authorities should ensure that the analytical uncertainty, established using analytical quality control data of the laboratory, is taken into acco…
The competent authorities should ensure that the analytical uncertainty, established using analytical quality control data of the laboratory, is taken into account in the estimation of consumer risk, in accordance with Commission Directive 2002/63. Furthermore, the analytical screens should include all metabolites included in the harmonised EU residue definitions.
Rekommendation 9. The competent authorities should establish written procedures for the functioning of the Rapid Alert System in Germany.
The competent authorities should establish written procedures for the functioning of the Rapid Alert System in Germany.
Rekommendation 10. The competent authorities should consider following SANCO Guideline Documents 223/2000, rev. 9 concerning parallel imports; 3103/2000 (as revised by document 10…
The competent authorities should consider following SANCO Guideline Documents 223/2000, rev. 9 concerning parallel imports; 3103/2000 (as revised by document 10476/2003) and 825/00, rev. 7 concerning pesticide residue analysis. An action plan in response to the recommendations should be forwarded to the Commission within 2 months of dispatch of the final translated report. This action plan should clearly set out the manner and deadline by which the competent authorities will address each recommendation. 25 9. ADDENDUM In their response to the draft report, the German authorities stated, in relation to Recommendations (2) and (3), that "The agreement on the `Handbook for Plant Protection Control Programme' in March 2004 was an important step in the co- ordination of the Länder according to the control of the marketing and use of plant protection products. An expert group was established for updating the handbook annually and for the co-ordination and improvement of the controls." In relation to Recommendation (5), the German authorities consider that it goes beyond the scope Council Directive 91/414/EEC. Finally, in relation to Recommendation (6), the German authorities consider that "The recommendation has already been implemented, since plant protection products may be used in Germany only if the maximum residue levels for the active substances they contain have been laid down in the Maximum Residue Level Order, irrespective of whether the plant protection product is being authorised for the first time or it is a follow-up authorisation." 26
2004-70852004
Plant Passport
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Rekommendation 1. Community legislation is transposed within the time-frame laid down in the legislation, and that the application forms always include an up to date list of regu…
Community legislation is transposed within the time-frame laid down in the legislation, and that the application forms always include an up to date list of regulated material.
Rekommendation 2. The plant health services of each Land have sufficient staff to enable them to carry out at least the minimum number of checks specified in Annex IV Part A Sect…
The plant health services of each Land have sufficient staff to enable them to carry out at least the minimum number of checks specified in Annex IV Part A Section II and Annex IV Part B to Council Directive 2000/29/EC.
Rekommendation 3. Inspectors are fully aware of the special requirements laid down in Annex IV part A and B of Council Directive 2000/29/EC and that these are fulfilled as a cond…
Inspectors are fully aware of the special requirements laid down in Annex IV part A and B of Council Directive 2000/29/EC and that these are fulfilled as a condition of issuing plant passports.
Rekommendation 4. Plant passports are correctly issued and consist of either a label, or a label and accompanying document, as laid down in Article 3(2) of Commission Directive 9…
Plant passports are correctly issued and consist of either a label, or a label and accompanying document, as laid down in Article 3(2) of Commission Directive 92/105/EEC.
Rekommendation 5. When a plant passport is replaced, that this is done in accordance with the provisions of Article 10(3) of Council Directive 2000/29/EC and that the format comp…
When a plant passport is replaced, that this is done in accordance with the provisions of Article 10(3) of Council Directive 2000/29/EC and that the format complies with Article 3(2)(f) of Commission Directive 92/105/EEC. The Competent Authority in Germany is advised to consider:
Rekommendation 6. Increasing the level of training available to inspectors on plant passport related issues.
Increasing the level of training available to inspectors on plant passport related issues.
Rekommendation 7. Introducing guidelines for inspectors (such as a handbook) as a matter of priority.
Introducing guidelines for inspectors (such as a handbook) as a matter of priority.
Rekommendation 8. Whether Bemisia tabaci found on planting material recently imported from non-European countries, should at least on a precautionary basis, be classified as non-…
Whether Bemisia tabaci found on planting material recently imported from non-European countries, should at least on a precautionary basis, be classified as non-European and therefore be subject to eradication measures. Germany is requested to report to the Commission two months after receipt of the final report, on action taken and/or planned on the recommendations. For planned action, a deadline for completion should be indicated. 18 ADDENDUM The single authority in Germany provided detailed comments on the draft report, which are published separately. In response to recommendation (1), the single authority stated that "the four Directives mentioned in the text were transposed with the Eleventh Order amending the Pflanzenbeschauverordnung of 9 August 2004", and that "the plant protection services of the Länder have adapted the registration application forms to the current situation and have updated the list of materials covered". In response to recommendation (2), the single authority noted that "staffing of the plant protection services is the responsibility of the Länder, to which the recommendation has been passed on". In response to recommendation (3), the single authority stated that "the competent authorities in the Länder must make sure that inspectors regularly receive all the necessary information about the special requirements of Directive 2000/29/EC. In addition, the BBA makes updated summaries...available on the internet, the contents of which are geared to the technical information needs of inspectors.." In response to recommendation (4), the single authority stated that "the competent authorities in the Länder will once again inform the establishments concerned about the procedures for handling plant passports, will monitor compliance...and will step up these checks if necessary". In response to recommendation (5), the single authority stated that "the procedure for issuing replacement plant passports complies with the requirements of Article 10(3) of Council Directive 2000/29/EC. Under this Article, the issuing of a replacement passport is quite clearly optional.." In addition, "in cases where a replacement passport is issued, the requirements of Article 3(2) of Commission Directive 92/105/EEC are also complied with." In response to advisory point (7), the single authority stated that "measures to improve training are being considered". In response to advisory point (8), the single authority stated that "the Länder welcome the introduction of guidelines for inspections" and that "the Heads of Department of the "Agricultural Production" units of the Bund and the Länder have now given their approval for cross- Länder funding to be available for a period of one year to compile a compendium for plant health controls, with the participation and coordination of the BBA. Work has started and will probably be completed at the beginning of 2006." In response to advisory point (8), the single authority noted that "Rhineland- Palatinate has informed us that the plant health service has already given this some thought and that internal monitoring and prognostic measures hence now exist and are being implemented in the ornamental plant establishment visited....Saxony and Thuringia have assured us that measures will be taken in the event of an outbreak of the virus". 19
2004-71292004
Classical Swine fever
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Rekommendation 1. To adapt the NPCDB in order to fully comply with Article 14 §3C of Council Directive 64/432/EEC and ensure that the system provides quick and reliable traceabil…
To adapt the NPCDB in order to fully comply with Article 14 §3C of Council Directive 64/432/EEC and ensure that the system provides quick and reliable traceability in case of an outbreak.
Rekommendation 2. To consider new and more reliable methods for the estimation of feral pig numbers with the aim of increasing accuracy on CSF control and sampling efforts.
To consider new and more reliable methods for the estimation of feral pig numbers with the aim of increasing accuracy on CSF control and sampling efforts.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that bait distribution (areas and quantity of vaccination doses) takes into account the local feral pig density.
To ensure that bait distribution (areas and quantity of vaccination doses) takes into account the local feral pig density.
Rekommendation 4. To consider, in Lower Saxony outside the actual vaccination area and according to the new estimation model, sampling intensity based on the feral pig population…
To consider, in Lower Saxony outside the actual vaccination area and according to the new estimation model, sampling intensity based on the feral pig population instead of the hunting bag.
Rekommendation 5. To collect and to analyse data, particularly in the previously vaccinated areas, according to the recommendations of the CSF Manual and the Report of the Scient…
To collect and to analyse data, particularly in the previously vaccinated areas, according to the recommendations of the CSF Manual and the Report of the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare adopted 10 August 1999 DG XXIV/B3/R09/1999 (Classical Swine Fever in Wild Boar).31
Rekommendation 6. To establish a clear and compulsory protocol of investigation for all animals found seropositive outside the actual vaccination areas.
To establish a clear and compulsory protocol of investigation for all animals found seropositive outside the actual vaccination areas.
Rekommendation 7. To implement corrective measures in order to ensure that in the Landkreis visited in Lower Saxony, the procedures in case of suspicion of CSF in domestic pigs a…
To implement corrective measures in order to ensure that in the Landkreis visited in Lower Saxony, the procedures in case of suspicion of CSF in domestic pigs are consistently applied in accordance with the requirements of Art. 4, paragraph 2, of Council Directive 2001/89/EC and to ensure that a uniform approach is applied at national level.
Rekommendation 8. To ensure that all wild game meat placed on the market has been obtained fulfilling the requirements of Council Directive 92/45/EEC including Art.3 1.b.
To ensure that all wild game meat placed on the market has been obtained fulfilling the requirements of Council Directive 92/45/EEC including Art.3 1.b.
Rekommendation 9. To reinforce training and awareness activities for private and official veterinarians.
To reinforce training and awareness activities for private and official veterinarians.
Rekommendation 10. To ensure the correct implementation of the Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 concerning the waste marking. The German competent authorities should submit an action …
To ensure the correct implementation of the Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 concerning the waste marking. The German competent authorities should submit an action plan indicating the action proposed or already taken, within one month of receiving the final translated report. This plan should include deadlines by which the proposed action will be completed. 31 In their response to the draft report the CA informed that in RP data are collected in accordance with the report referred to. 20 9. ADDENDUM Competent authority response to the draft mission report: In respect of the draft mission report the German authorities provided detailed comments in a letter dated 9.8.04. The comments are reflected in the final report. They also provide initial details of their response to certain recommendations made in this report as follows: · Recommendation 8.7: Complementary confirmation on the transposition of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 200132 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever, into national law. · Recommendation 8.9: Information has been provided. · Recommendation 8.10: The Joint Research Centre of Germany is currently carrying out experiments to establish practical means of marking animal by-products. Work on this is not yet finished. Once the results are known, these will be applied as implementing provisions to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. The FCA confirmed that at the present time, they are still waiting for the best practicable method of marking animal by- products and, as soon as the relevant implementing provisions are adopted, they will be applied in Germany. 32 Official Journal L 316, 01/12/2001, p. 05-35 21
2004-72162004
Rabies eradication programme
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Rekommendation 1. As before, responsibility for coordinating the immunisation campaigns in Germany lies with the National Reference Centre for Rabies at the Friedrich- Löffler In…
As before, responsibility for coordinating the immunisation campaigns in Germany lies with the National Reference Centre for Rabies at the Friedrich- Löffler Institute (FLI) in cooperation with the Länder.
Rekommendation 2. In view of the development of the rabies situation, enhanced immunisation programmes are being put in place in Hessen, RP, BW and BY.
In view of the development of the rabies situation, enhanced immunisation programmes are being put in place in Hessen, RP, BW and BY.
Rekommendation 3. The CA in the Länder will make funds available for additional and emergency campaigns.
The CA in the Länder will make funds available for additional and emergency campaigns.
Rekommendation 4. Since the rabies situation and fox population density in RP are unlike those of the other Länder, a more appropriate strategy will have to be devised. Vaccinati…
Since the rabies situation and fox population density in RP are unlike those of the other Länder, a more appropriate strategy will have to be devised. Vaccination campaigns will be carried out at six-week intervals from the tenth to the twenty- eighth calendar week.
Rekommendation 5. (Recommendations 7.1.5 and 7.1.9): The number of samples to be tested will be determined in accordance with the Rabies Order. Surveillance will be stepped up on…
(Recommendations 7.1.5 and 7.1.9): The number of samples to be tested will be determined in accordance with the Rabies Order. Surveillance will be stepped up on the perimeters of the immunisation areas. All rabies virus isolates will be submitted to the FLI for typing.
Rekommendation 6. The results of the serological tests are sent to the FLI for epidemiological analysis. The Länder, the FLI, the Federal Ministry and the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (…
The results of the serological tests are sent to the FLI for epidemiological analysis. The Länder, the FLI, the Federal Ministry and the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) meet every six months to assess the results of the immunisation campaigns and plan future campaigns.
Rekommendation 7. The PEI is responsible for authorising the release of batches of vaccine to the market. It will examine 30 baits per Land from each batch distributed in order t…
The PEI is responsible for authorising the release of batches of vaccine to the market. It will examine 30 baits per Land from each batch distributed in order to check cold chain compliance and bait stability under field conditions (on days 0, 7 and 14 4
2003-90152003
Classical swine fever in Rhineland-Palatinate
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Rekommendation 1. To take immediate action to transpose Council Directive 2001/89/EC into national legislation.
To take immediate action to transpose Council Directive 2001/89/EC into national legislation.
Rekommendation 2. Implement the provisions of Council Directive 64/432/EEC in relation to the computer database for the registration of pig holdings and for movements of pigs.
Implement the provisions of Council Directive 64/432/EEC in relation to the computer database for the registration of pig holdings and for movements of pigs.
Rekommendation 3. Increase the sampling intensity for internal pig movements, in the event of a worsening of the CSF situation in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Increase the sampling intensity for internal pig movements, in the event of a worsening of the CSF situation in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Rekommendation 4. Identify and implement a reliable means to estimate the feral pig population, using a combination of different parameters such as "hunting bag" and demographic …
Identify and implement a reliable means to estimate the feral pig population, using a combination of different parameters such as "hunting bag" and demographic parameters.
Rekommendation 5. Collect and analyse data according to the recommendations of the CSF Manual and the Report of the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare adopt…
Collect and analyse data according to the recommendations of the CSF Manual and the Report of the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare adopted 10 August 1999 DG XXIV/B3/R09/1999 (Classical Swine Fever in Wild Boar).
Rekommendation 6. Introduce effective controls over traceability and contamination of feral pig carcasses at game collection centres.
Introduce effective controls over traceability and contamination of feral pig carcasses at game collection centres.
Rekommendation 7. Revise the procedures in place at local level, which led to the shortcomings identified in the management of outbreaks 2002/08, 2002/09 and 2002/11.
Revise the procedures in place at local level, which led to the shortcomings identified in the management of outbreaks 2002/08, 2002/09 and 2002/11.
Rekommendation 8. Keep under continuous review the measures in place to control classical swine fever in Rhineland-Palatinate in light of the changes in the epidemiological situa…
Keep under continuous review the measures in place to control classical swine fever in Rhineland-Palatinate in light of the changes in the epidemiological situation. The German authorities should amend the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and the emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever in Rhineland Palatinate, taking into full account the conclusions and recommendations of this mission, and submit them to the Commission for further approval, as necessary. The German authorities should submit an action plan indicating the action proposed or already taken, within one month of receiving the final translated report. This plan should include deadlines by which the proposed action will be completed. 17 9.2. To the Commission Services To evaluate the information provided by the German authorities and any changes proposed by them to the above plans in light of this report, and to amend, if necessary, the Decision for the eradication of CSF and vaccination of feral pigs against Classical Swine Fever in the Länder Rhineland- Palatinate. ADDENDUM The German authorities provided comments on the draft report and an initial reaction to some of its recommendations in a letter dated 3 April 2003 (received by the FVO on 24 April). Where appropriate, these comments are reflected in the final report. In respect of the individual recommendations addressed in this reply, the following should be noted: Rec. 9.1.1. An Order, implementing Council Directive 2001/89/EC, should be adopted in May 2003. Rec. 9.1.2. The national authorities have stated that the cattle database was extended to include information on pig holdings in 2000. From 20 December 2002, pig holdings could be registered in the database. However, they noted that some Länder had experienced difficulties in transmitting non-electronic registrations Rec. 9.1.4. The regional authorities of Rhineland-Palatinate have asked the Forschungsanstalt für Waldökologie und Forstwirtschaft to develop a method for estimating the wild boar population and its annual increase. Rec. 9.1.8. Plans are reported to be updated by the Rhineland-Palatinate authorities on the basis of the latest developments and findings. 18
2003-90382003
Animal welfare
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Rekommendation 1. The CCA should examine the transport of cattle on two deck vehicles, considering the constraints of maximum vehicle height on German roads and the requirement f…
The CCA should examine the transport of cattle on two deck vehicles, considering the constraints of maximum vehicle height on German roads and the requirement for adequate ventilation above the animals when they are in a naturally standing position (Council Directive 91/628/EEC, Annex, Chapter IA, 2b).
Rekommendation 2. The CCA should encourage the use of a consistent methodology for inspections implementing Article 8 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC. In this context, considerat…
The CCA should encourage the use of a consistent methodology for inspections implementing Article 8 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC. In this context, consideration should be given to the classification of non-conformities established by the "gentlemen's agreement".
Rekommendation 3. The local level in all Länder should ensure that adequate resources, including manpower and training, are available to improve the effectiveness of checks of an…
The local level in all Länder should ensure that adequate resources, including manpower and training, are available to improve the effectiveness of checks of animal transport. 21 In their response to the draft report the German Authorities accepted the selection procedure for slaughterhouse visits, involving lists supplied in advance of the mission. However, suggestions from the Länder authorities regarding the suitability of the establishments should be taken into account and thus avoid disagreements during the mission and unnecessary organisational expenditure. 15
Rekommendation 4. Additional measures should be taken to deter the transport of sick or injured cows, which does not comply with the requirements of Article 3(b) of Council Direc…
Additional measures should be taken to deter the transport of sick or injured cows, which does not comply with the requirements of Article 3(b) of Council Directive 91/628/EEC (as amended).
Rekommendation 5. The CCA should initiate an investigation into the overall level of compliance with the requirements for water and feed in slaughterhouses (Council Directive 93/…
The CCA should initiate an investigation into the overall level of compliance with the requirements for water and feed in slaughterhouses (Council Directive 93/119/EC, Annex A, II, 9). Where necessary, measures should be taken to correct deficiencies.
Rekommendation 6. Regarding the stunning of animals: (a) Continue to develop the system of supervisory checks on the effectiveness of stunning (Council Directive 93/119/EC, Artic…
Regarding the stunning of animals: (a) Continue to develop the system of supervisory checks on the effectiveness of stunning (Council Directive 93/119/EC, Article 6, 1). (b) Ensure that all electrical stunning equipment has the necessary devices (Council Directive 93/119/EC, Annex C II, 3A 2c). 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG (SANCO)/9038/2003 The CA comments on the draft report provide the following initial reaction to several of the recommendations: Regardi The transport of cattle on two deck vehicles is considered to satisfy both the requirement for adequate ventilation above the animals and that for maximum vehicle height. Regardi The CA have found that the objective can be achieved without immediately resorting to harsh punitive measures. Animal welfare legislation is implemented without being influenced by possible economic considerations. Regardi (a) In future, all criteria will be taken into account when recording assessment criteria for effectiveness of stunning. 16
2003-90872003
Disease Contingency Plans
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Rekommendation 1. To continue the development of the epizootic disease task force and to ensure that all contingency plans are updated in line with the recommendations made.
To continue the development of the epizootic disease task force and to ensure that all contingency plans are updated in line with the recommendations made.
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that simulation exercises take account of the possibility of extensive outbreaks of epizootic disease. Budgetary allocations for such exercises should…
To ensure that simulation exercises take account of the possibility of extensive outbreaks of epizootic disease. Budgetary allocations for such exercises should be available in all Länder.
Rekommendation 3. To make more use of the development of possible disease scenarios in the validation and improvement of the CPs at Federal and Land level.
To make more use of the development of possible disease scenarios in the validation and improvement of the CPs at Federal and Land level.
Rekommendation 4. To consider the establishment of stand-by contracts or of a national bank to ensure the supply of ELISA testing equipment. 14 The German authorities should subm…
To consider the establishment of stand-by contracts or of a national bank to ensure the supply of ELISA testing equipment. 14 The German authorities should submit an action plan indicating the actions taken and planned in response to the conclusions and recommendations of this report, within two months of receipt of the final, translated version of this report. ADDENDUM Competent authority response to the recommendations in the report In their response to the draft report the German authorities included some preliminary information in response to the recommendations made: Ø Recommendation 9.1 All Länder have now agreed to participate in the task force on epizootic disease. Ø Recommendation 9.3 Standards describing disease scenarios for simulation exercises are currently being drafted and will then be made available (according to the modular method) to veterinary authorities throughout the country for exercises. 15
2003-91712003
Animal nutrition
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure that auditable evidences on the implementation of the official controls in the feed sector are produced in the different areas, in order to allow an a…
To ensure that auditable evidences on the implementation of the official controls in the feed sector are produced in the different areas, in order to allow an adequate supervision of the system. With regard to the official inspections in the field of animal nutrition
Rekommendation 2. To review the distribution of the analyses and the samples allocated to imports, to better reflect the situation in the country.
To review the distribution of the analyses and the samples allocated to imports, to better reflect the situation in the country.
Rekommendation 3. To further develop the system for the official inspections taking into account all risks as set out in Art 4 of Directive 95/53/EC, in particular as regards the…
To further develop the system for the official inspections taking into account all risks as set out in Art 4 of Directive 95/53/EC, in particular as regards the possible risks at the level of premises, such as carry over and cross-contamination between batches.
Rekommendation 4. To enable customs to identify all consignments of feed materials during import controls in order to ensure that all relevant products undergo the checks in acco…
To enable customs to identify all consignments of feed materials during import controls in order to ensure that all relevant products undergo the checks in accordance with Art 5 and 7 of Directive 95/53/EC.
Rekommendation 5. To ensure that the standard document for imported feed materials marketed in the territory of another Member State is issued as established in Directive 98/68/E…
To ensure that the standard document for imported feed materials marketed in the territory of another Member State is issued as established in Directive 98/68/EC.
Rekommendation 6. To encourage the establishment of a common framework for the actions to be taken in case of non-compliance. With regard to the approval and registration of esta…
To encourage the establishment of a common framework for the actions to be taken in case of non-compliance. With regard to the approval and registration of establishments and intermediaries operating in the animal feed sector
Rekommendation 7. To ensure that all aspects are covered during the checks carried out in accordance with Art 13 of Directive 95/69/EC, and that this is properly documented.
To ensure that all aspects are covered during the checks carried out in accordance with Art 13 of Directive 95/69/EC, and that this is properly documented.
Rekommendation 8. To encourage a uniform use of check lists and guidelines for the checks carried out in accordance with Art 13 of Directive 95/69/EC. _______________________ 14 …
To encourage a uniform use of check lists and guidelines for the checks carried out in accordance with Art 13 of Directive 95/69/EC. _______________________ 14 DG(SANCO)/9171/2003 MR Final EN ADDENDUM Comments from the German CA on the draft report were received on 29 January 2004. As initial response to one of the recommendations contained in the report it was stated that the Federal Ministry of Finance will issue a decree to customs offices to point out the deficiencies in their work and demand compliance with their obligations under EU and national rules. ____________________ 15
2003-92722003
Diabrotica Virgifera Virgifera
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Rekommendation 1. Plan in detail how to implement and enforce the relevant elements of the new EU legislation in the affected area in Baden-Württemberg
Plan in detail how to implement and enforce the relevant elements of the new EU legislation in the affected area in Baden-Württemberg
Rekommendation 2. Review the dosage of insecticide to be used for an appropriate treatment against D. virgifera virgifera Germany is requested to submit to the Commission, within…
Review the dosage of insecticide to be used for an appropriate treatment against D. virgifera virgifera Germany is requested to submit to the Commission, within two months of the receipt of the final report, an action plan addressing the above recommendations and giving deadlines for their implementation. 8 9. ADDENDUM Germany states in response to the draft report recommendations that (1) detailed planning for the implementation and enforcement of the new EU legislation in Baden-Württemberg will be undertaken by the relevant regional government offices and the regional plant health institution. The Biological Federal Institute for Agriculture and Forestry in co-operation with the Länder is preparing a guide to ensure that immediate action to control the spread of the western corn rootworm is co-ordinated between the Länder and that the measures provided for under EC legislation are clarified. The guide is expected to be available in time for the start of the 2004 growing season. (2) should further control measures be required in Germany in 2004, the insecticide dosage will be reviewed by the applicant in conjunction with the approving authorities. 9
2002-85462002
Traceability of beef and beef products
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Rekommendation 1. To improve official supervision in approved establishments and in particular in cutting plants and coldstores approved according to Article 10 of Council Direct…
To improve official supervision in approved establishments and in particular in cutting plants and coldstores approved according to Article 10 of Council Directive 64/433/EEC.
Rekommendation 2. To improve the control and supervision of the tracing of beef and beef products within the food processing chain and throughout the retail distribution, storage…
To improve the control and supervision of the tracing of beef and beef products within the food processing chain and throughout the retail distribution, storage and sale chain.
Rekommendation 3. To improve the operation of the central database for bovine animals, and take the necessary action to address the deficiencies identified during this mission as…
To improve the operation of the central database for bovine animals, and take the necessary action to address the deficiencies identified during this mission as well as during earlier missions in order to fulfil all the commitments in Commission Decision 2002/67/EC. An action plan, indicating the actions taken or planned to address the conclusions and recommendations of this report, and including a timetable for their completion, should be submitted to the Commission services within one month of receiving the translated final report. 17 8.2. To the Commission Services 8.2.1. To monitor closely the corrective action taken and guarantees given in relation to the immediate corrective action requested from the German competent authorities during the final meeting. 8.2.2. To monitor closely the actions taken by the German competent authorities to address the above conclusions and recommendations, and to consider what further action is required if their response is found unsatisfactory. 9. ADDENDUM Response of the German authorities to the draft report. The German authorities offered comments on the draft report by means of a letter, dated 9 September 2002. Where appropriate, these comments have been incorporated into the final report. They also provided an initial reaction to certain conclusions and recommendations in the report, in particular details of action already taken or planned to correct deficiencies noted. In particular, satisfactory assurances were received on 9 August 2002 regarding the serious deficiencies found in two establishments visited during the mission. 18
2002-85882002
Fishery products and live bivalve molluscs
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Rekommendation 1. Legislation i : Schleswig-Holstein has changed its testing procedures to detect faecal coliforms ii : Since the Commission Decision 2002/225/EC entered into for…
Legislation i : Schleswig-Holstein has changed its testing procedures to detect faecal coliforms ii : Since the Commission Decision 2002/225/EC entered into force, Schleswig-Holstein has anticipated alignment of the Fish Hygiene Order, assessing the level of DSP toxins (okadaic acid, DTX) against the 160 µg/kg limit, referred to total shellfish flesh.
Rekommendation 2. National Reference Laboratories i : The official application for accreditation was submitted in mid-May 2002 and an inspection by the accreditation body is expe…
National Reference Laboratories i : The official application for accreditation was submitted in mid-May 2002 and an inspection by the accreditation body is expected in October 2002. ii, iii, iv : The national official laboratories in Germany cannot be instructed by the NRL since the constitution gives the Länder sole competence for implementation of food law. The NRLs are responsible only for coordination, which they already started to intensify. Moreover, there will be more intense coordination of the flow of information between the NRL and the Länder authorities responsible for testing of bivalve molluscs. This particularly applies to positive test findings by the district offices and the subsequent measures, such as closure and reopening of harvesting areas and RAFFS reports.
Rekommendation 3. Official control Bivalve molluscs Competent authority: i : The NRLs are trying to extend their testing activities in order to build up practical experience. For…
Official control Bivalve molluscs Competent authority: i : The NRLs are trying to extend their testing activities in order to build up practical experience. For constitutional reasons, however, they cannot perform official food control activities or issue instructions to the Länder laboratories responsible for official food control testing, but must limit themselves to a co-ordination role. ii : . Because of the current legal situation, use of the mouse bioassay cannot be made compulsory in Germany. Animal tests are permitted only if they are essential in the current state of the art and if the aim pursued cannot be achieved by non-animal methods. Since adequately validated alternative methods are available (HPLC for DSP and a fluorimetry and HPLC method for PSP), the mouse bioassay is not necessary. In the view of the German experts, the chemical analysis methods used in the Länder testing laboratories afford health protection at least equivalent to that of the mouse bioassay. Parts of molluscs from other Member States which had been tested with the mouse bioassay in the country of origin and classed as safe have thus repeatedly been identified as hazardous to health and withdrawn from sale using the chemical methods employed in 12 Germany. The NRL for marine biotoxins had noted that, while standards are not available for all individual compounds from the groups of marine biotoxins, this is not necessary for many minor components in view of their fairly low toxicity. Classification iii : Schleswig-Holstein reports that the persons concerned have received training in the sampling method and sample transport has been optimised. For the coming harvesting season, the following procedure will be adopted where the microbiological findings are unsatisfactory: immediate testing of a second sample; if the finding is confirmed, the area's status as a harvesting zone is suspended until three successive samples are satisfactory.
Rekommendation 4. Written guarantees In addition to the above mentioned preliminary reactions and guaranties, specific information related to corrective actions undertaken by the…
Written guarantees In addition to the above mentioned preliminary reactions and guaranties, specific information related to corrective actions undertaken by the relevant CAs in establishments has been supplied. Further more, in the Cuxhaven veterinary institute (Lower Saxony), the prescribed MPN number method has now been introduced for E. Coli testing, after briefing by the NRL.
2002-85922002
Mycotoxyn contamination, import controls on products of plant origin, and in particular for the assessment of mycotoxin and 3-MCPD contamination and monitoring of irradiated foodstuffs
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Rekommendation 1. The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that import controls on foodstuffs of plant origin are reviewed and strengthened, particularly where non-…
The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that import controls on foodstuffs of plant origin are reviewed and strengthened, particularly where non-compliance is suspected, in order to attain a level of official controls at the appropriate stage which will prevent risks to public health within the meaning of Council Directive 89/397/EEC. Consignments monitoring should increase and the Competent Authority in charge of food of plant origin should be involved in carrying out checks regularly. Given the considerable information existing on recurrent contaminant findings, the controls should cover a broader variety of products of plant origin.
Rekommendation 2. Implementation of Commission Decisions should not be delayed.
Implementation of Commission Decisions should not be delayed.
Rekommendation 3. The procedure to update and communicate goods to be imported that are submitted to certain requirements according to specific circulars under Article 48 of LMBG…
The procedure to update and communicate goods to be imported that are submitted to certain requirements according to specific circulars under Article 48 of LMBG should be clearly established.
Rekommendation 4. Customs decisions taken on a rejected consignment should be notified to other border posts to avoid different treatment.
Customs decisions taken on a rejected consignment should be notified to other border posts to avoid different treatment.
Rekommendation 5. The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that accurate data regarding consignments of food commodities are available to the Authority in charge of…
The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that accurate data regarding consignments of food commodities are available to the Authority in charge of import controls.
Rekommendation 6. The Competent Authorities should ensure that declarations concerning imported peanuts are under the appropriate TARIC codes.
The Competent Authorities should ensure that declarations concerning imported peanuts are under the appropriate TARIC codes.
Rekommendation 7. The Competent Authority should supervise private sampling to ensure the enforcement of legislative provisions. The Competent Authority should take measures to e…
The Competent Authority should supervise private sampling to ensure the enforcement of legislative provisions. The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that the results of tests carried out in private laboratories are notified to the competent official body. Laboratory performance should be assessed to evaluate the impact of rejection rate differences.
Rekommendation 8. The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that all rejected consignments are promptly notified to the RASFF.
The Competent Authority should take measures to ensure that all rejected consignments are promptly notified to the RASFF.
Rekommendation 9. The Competent Authority should take the necessary measures in the event of non-compliance to ensure that contaminated goods within the scope of the mission are …
The Competent Authority should take the necessary measures in the event of non-compliance to ensure that contaminated goods within the scope of the mission are not forwarded to other EU destinations.
Rekommendation 10. Import controls on foodstuffs potentially exposed to ionising radiation should include foodstuffs of plant origin. A programme in response to these recommendati…
Import controls on foodstuffs potentially exposed to ionising radiation should include foodstuffs of plant origin. A programme in response to these recommendations should be forwarded to the Commission Services within two months after the receipt of the final report. The Competent Authority should provide detailed information on the actions that will be taken and propose deadlines by which such actions will be completed. 28 8.2. To the European Commission Services It is recommended that the Commission services should consider the following actions in respect of the identified conclusions: (1) Delays in the implementation of Commission Decisions regarding some contaminants should be addressed to avoid differences in enforcement in Member States. (2) The Commission should consider difficulties that may arise from customs declarations of goods under TARIC codes not explicitly mentioned in Commission Decisions. (3) The issues raised in the mission conclusion 6.4 regarding the movement of goods for customs release at weaker points of control should be addressed in future FVO mission plans. 9. ADDENDUM The German Competent Authorities commented on the draft report by letter dated 22 July 2002. In their response they proposed a large number of factual corrections, some of which have been incorporated in the final text. They asked that recommendations, in particular (6), (7) and (9) be reconsidered as to their plausibility in view of the corrections to the report. 29
2002-86342002
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
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Rekommendation 1. Monitor data available and take actions to increase the level of passive surveillance where necessary.
Monitor data available and take actions to increase the level of passive surveillance where necessary.
Rekommendation 2. Bring the provisions for emergency slaughter in line with European legislation thereby ensuring that an ante-mortem inspection is always carried out. 8.1.2. Wit…
Bring the provisions for emergency slaughter in line with European legislation thereby ensuring that an ante-mortem inspection is always carried out. 8.1.2. With regard to TSE monitoring in small ruminants
Rekommendation 3. Take measures in order to ensure conformity with the requirements of Council Directive 92/102/EC in the national legislation.
Take measures in order to ensure conformity with the requirements of Council Directive 92/102/EC in the national legislation.
Rekommendation 4. Take appropriate action in order to fulfil the allocated numbers as regards sampling of small ruminants of the various categories
Take appropriate action in order to fulfil the allocated numbers as regards sampling of small ruminants of the various categories
Rekommendation 5. Take measures in order to increase the level of passive surveillance in the various States. 8.1.3. With regard to the feed ban
Take measures in order to increase the level of passive surveillance in the various States. 8.1.3. With regard to the feed ban
Rekommendation 6. Ensure that the system introduced by the CA in Bremen for the control of the flow of fishmeal from the intermediate stores to authorised establishments is prope…
Ensure that the system introduced by the CA in Bremen for the control of the flow of fishmeal from the intermediate stores to authorised establishments is properly applied throughout the whole chain and that in particular: for each consignment of fishmeal from the intermediate store to feed manufacturers a valid authorisation of the feed manufacturer of destination is available at the time of dispatch; 17 the flow of information is ensured between the veterinary services receiving the ANIMO messages and the CA responsible for the feed controls at the establishment of destination on announced consignments of fishmeal.18
Rekommendation 7. Consider improving the flow of data on the official controls of the feed ban between the services at state and federal level in order to allow better monitoring…
Consider improving the flow of data on the official controls of the feed ban between the services at state and federal level in order to allow better monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of the feed ban.19
Rekommendation 8. Consider applying for the control of imported fishmeal for MBM the sampling methods as laid down in Commission Directive 76/371/EEC. 8.1.4. With regard to SRM
Consider applying for the control of imported fishmeal for MBM the sampling methods as laid down in Commission Directive 76/371/EEC. 8.1.4. With regard to SRM
Rekommendation 9. Review the current controls of the SRM chain with a view to establish more harmonised and comprehensive controls of the whole SRM chain including proper record …
Review the current controls of the SRM chain with a view to establish more harmonised and comprehensive controls of the whole SRM chain including proper record requirements. 18 In their response to the draft report, the German authorities noted that the percentage of feedback messages to ANIMO-messages has been increased as regards national supplies of fishmeal to feed manufacturers. 19 In their response to the draft report the German authorities suggested that the Commission prepare a central data register (for example at Eurostat) with an EU-standardised evaluation programme. 18 9. ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL REPORT Competent Authorities response to the recommendations in the report The German Authorities announced in their written comments of 26 February 2003 that they have taken or will take the following actions in relation to the recommendations: As regards 8.1.1: BSE epidemio-surveillance 1. The BMVEL will circulate the final inspection report to the senior regional (Länder) authorities responsible for veterinary matters with the request to adopt further measures to reinforce passive surveillance. 2. A draft legal instrument has been prepared which, by amending the National Meat Hygiene Act, will rule out the possibility of derogating from ante mortem inspections in the event of emergency slaughters. This legal instrument should be adopted in the course of 2003. As regards 8.1.2: TSE monitoring in small ruminants 1. In the framework of the upcoming amendment to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, the BMVEL is taking measures to ensure that the allocated numbers as regards sampling of small ruminants slaughtered for human consumption will be achievable. 2. As regards further improvements of passive surveillance in respect of small ruminants, see the comments under 8.1.1. As regards 8.1.3: Feed Ban 1. A differentiated presentation of the number of samples examined and the complaints concerning compound feedingstuffs for ruminants and compound feedingstuffs for non-ruminants will be provided for 2002. Beside that, for 2002, in response to the request from the Commission, an overview will be prepared setting out the precise grounds relating to each complaint. 2. Subsequent to the inspection visit, a request was complied with that the authorisation for feed manufacturers is transmitted in the framework of the ANIMO system. 3. In reaction of the fact that fishmeal was not officially monitored as far as the recipient (manufacturer of compound feedingstuffs), in the meantime the Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture has re-issued to the competent authorities by a Ministerial Order of 5 February 2003 the procedures. As regards 8.1.4: Specified Risk Materials 1. The implementing provisions to be adopted in connection with the act referred to in 8.1.1 will include an obligation imposed on approved and registered cutting plants to provide documentation on the removal and elimination of the vertebral columns of bovine animals as part of the own control systems. _____________________ 19
2002-86802002
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. The major deficiencies related to the facilities for products (Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Brake, Cuxhaven) should be corrected within 6 months of receipt of the tra…
The major deficiencies related to the facilities for products (Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Brake, Cuxhaven) should be corrected within 6 months of receipt of the translated final report, according to Article 6 of Commission Decision 2001/812/EC.
Rekommendation 2. The major deficiencies related to Düsseldorf should be addressed immediately, and at the same time, the checks and imports of "other" animals (O) should be susp…
The major deficiencies related to Düsseldorf should be addressed immediately, and at the same time, the checks and imports of "other" animals (O) should be suspended until the BIP is officially approved for this.
Rekommendation 3. Action should be taken to correct all other major and minor deficiencies noted in the report, mainly related to the general findings, staff, training, facilitie…
Action should be taken to correct all other major and minor deficiencies noted in the report, mainly related to the general findings, staff, training, facilities, equipment, hygiene, documentation, registration, identification and selection of consignments, procedures, customs warehouses/ship suppliers, kitchen waste and fees. This should be done within 3 months of the receipt of the translated final report, according to Article 6 of Commission Decision 2001/812/EC. 8.2. To the Commission It is recommended that the Commission Services: 8.2.1. Consider limiting the approval of certain categories of the BIPs mentioned under 8.1.1 and 8.1.3 if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the approval (type of category) are not provided within the relevant time limit by the German authorities. 8.2.2. Consider limiting the approval of Stuttgart, Schönefeld and Düsseldorf for packed products only (footnote 2) if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the approval (type of category) are not provided within the relevant time limit by the German authorities. 22 8.2.3. Consider amending the approval for the BIP of Düsseldorf covering live animals category "O", as mentioned under 8.1.2, if this is requested by the German authorities and if satisfactory guarantees are provided by the German authorities.
Rekommendation 4. Consider assessing the national transpositions of the relevant legislation for products of animal origin and for live animals in order to evaluate if it conform…
Consider assessing the national transpositions of the relevant legislation for products of animal origin and for live animals in order to evaluate if it conforms with Community legislation. 23
2002-86862002
Nitrofen in food and feedingstuffs
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Rekommendation 1. The German competent authorities should continue the effort to gain a clear overview of the obsolete plant protection products and the premises which were used …
The German competent authorities should continue the effort to gain a clear overview of the obsolete plant protection products and the premises which were used for storing and selling these plant protection products before reunification. 21
Rekommendation 2. The German competent authorities should ensure that other dangerous unauthorised plant protection products are monitored in food and feed.
The German competent authorities should ensure that other dangerous unauthorised plant protection products are monitored in food and feed.
Rekommendation 3. The German competent authorities should ensure that routine food and feed controls also cover (i) materials (e.g. cereals) reasonably expected to be incorporate…
The German competent authorities should ensure that routine food and feed controls also cover (i) materials (e.g. cereals) reasonably expected to be incorporated into food or feed and (ii) storage facilities of such materials. An action plan in response to recommendations 1, 2 and 3 of section 8.1 should be forwarded to the Commission within two months of receipt of the German translation of the final report. This action plan should clearly set out the manner and deadlines by which the competent authorities will address each recommendation. 8.2. To the Commission services 1. The Commission services should encourage all Member States to monitor unauthorised plant protection products identified as particularly dangerous in food and feed. 2. The Commission services should encourage candidate countries to have an overview of the amount and the storage of plant protection products which will be unauthorised following their accession to the European Union. 9. ADDENDUM In their reply to the draft report the German Competent authority stated that Monitoring of other dangerous unauthorised plant protection products in food and feed should be standardised throughout the Community to ensure uniform implementation. Maximum levels in food must be laid down for banned plant protection products at the detection limit in accordance with Directive 79/117/EEC. The Federal Republic of Germany will ask the European Commission to include relevant maximum levels in Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on undesirable substances in animal nutrition. 22
2002-87302002
Casein and other milk-based products
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Rekommendation 1. To clarify and enforce the provisions for the storage and processing of milk-based products not intended for human consumption in establishments approved accord…
To clarify and enforce the provisions for the storage and processing of milk-based products not intended for human consumption in establishments approved according to Council Directive 92/46/EEC. 15
Rekommendation 2. To ensure that milk-based products processed in approved (Council Directive 92/46/EEC) establishments, and which carry the health mark, are prepared only from r…
To ensure that milk-based products processed in approved (Council Directive 92/46/EEC) establishments, and which carry the health mark, are prepared only from raw material compliant with all provisions of this Directive.
Rekommendation 3. To ensure that milk based products are correctly labelled, health marked and accompanied by transport documentation that displays the information required by Co…
To ensure that milk based products are correctly labelled, health marked and accompanied by transport documentation that displays the information required by Council Directive 92/46/EEC or Council Directive 92/118/EEC as appropriate.
Rekommendation 4. To supervise the performance of the local competent authorities in the sector evaluated during the mission in order to ensure that inspections are carried out e…
To supervise the performance of the local competent authorities in the sector evaluated during the mission in order to ensure that inspections are carried out efficiently. 8.2. To the Commission Services 1. To review the action proposed and taken by the competent authorities of Germany in response to the mission report. 9. ADDENDUM The German (Central and Land) authorities provided comments on the draft report in a letter dated 20 February 2003 (ref. 316-7024-872). These have been included in the report where they have offered clarifications on the original findings and conclusions. Details of actions taken and/or planned to address many of the issues identified, and the recommendations, were given in their response. 16
2001-31712001
Produit à base de viande, préparations de viandes, viandes hachées et produits de boyauderie
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Rekommendation 1. To ensure total transposal of Directives 77/99/EEC and 94/65/EC.
To ensure total transposal of Directives 77/99/EEC and 94/65/EC.
Rekommendation 2. To draw up an action plan taking account of the findings and conclusions arrived at with a view to eliminating the shortcomings mentioned in this report. The pl…
To draw up an action plan taking account of the findings and conclusions arrived at with a view to eliminating the shortcomings mentioned in this report. The plan should contain a list and timetable of the measures which the German authorities intend to take to ensure satisfactory and uniform application of Directives 77/99/EEC, 92/118/EEC and 94/65/EC. It should be submitted within three months of the final report being received. 8.2. To the Commission Services 8.2.1. To evaluate the action plan to be submitted by the German authorities in the light of the conclusions and recommendations contained in this report. 8.2.2. To consider instituting formal action should the German authorities fail to take recommendation 8.1.1 above into account. ADDENDUM The German authorities commented on the draft report in a letter dated 3 May 2001. They pointed out a number of factual errors in the report, and these have been put right. They set out the measures taken by the competent authority to remedy the shortcomings detected by the inspection team. However, the measures do not cover all the deficiencies found by the inspection team. They also gave details of the discussions currently under way in Germany on setting up a standardised federal audit system for all levels of veterinary administration. -3-
2001-32272001
Pesticides
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Rekommendation 1. The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that the results of controls on the marketing and use of plant protection products are reported to the Member…
The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that the results of controls on the marketing and use of plant protection products are reported to the Member States and the Commission in compliance with Article 17 of Directive 91/414/EEC.
Rekommendation 2. The competent authorities in Bavaria and Saxony should ensure that all retailers of plant protection products are inspected regularly. These inspections 21 shou…
The competent authorities in Bavaria and Saxony should ensure that all retailers of plant protection products are inspected regularly. These inspections 21 should include sampling and formulation analysis and should ensure that unauthorised/prohibited products are not sold.
Rekommendation 3. The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that farmers only use authorised plant protection products.
The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that farmers only use authorised plant protection products.
Rekommendation 4. The competent authorities in Germany should establish clear procedures to communicate and trigger rapid alerts and, if necessary, to adapt the control and surve…
The competent authorities in Germany should establish clear procedures to communicate and trigger rapid alerts and, if necessary, to adapt the control and surveillance of pesticide residues. These procedures should be based on a risk assessment carried out according to toxicological criteria.
Rekommendation 5. The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that laboratory results are communicated quickly to allow seizure of commodities if necessary.
The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that laboratory results are communicated quickly to allow seizure of commodities if necessary.
Rekommendation 6. The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that infringement procedures regarding pesticide residues are carried out more quickly and result in appropri…
The competent authorities in Germany should ensure that infringement procedures regarding pesticide residues are carried out more quickly and result in appropriate action, including communication with other services concerned. An action plan in response to the recommendations of chapter 7.1, points (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) should be forwarded to the Commission within 2 months of dispatch of the final report. This action plan should clearly set out the manner and deadline by which the Competent Authorities will address each recommendation. 7.2. To the Commission Services (1) The Commission Services should ensure that the results of controls on the marketing and use of plant protection products reported by the Member States (in compliance with Article 17 of Directive 91/414/EEC) are compiled and evaluated every year. The feedback from Commission Services to Member States, requested by German competent authorities at the closing meeting, should be noted. (2) The Commission Services should continue to support the Member States with a harmonised approach to the assessment of pesticide residue risk and to the use of the Rapid Alert System for Food. 8. ADDENDUM Competent authorities of Germany commented the recommendations of chapter 7.1, point (4) and chapter 7.2, point (2): "Germany has on several occasions referred, in the EC committees, to the need for a harmonised rapid alert system. The Commission has had before it since 1999 a paper drafted by the Standing Committee on Plant Protection Products (Ständiger Ausschuss Pflanzenschutzmittel) aimed at accelerating this harmonisation process. In order to be able to work effectively with it, the Commission must complete various Annexes in this draft paper, since the Commission alone has access to the necessary data. If Germany were to set about devising its own criteria, this would run counter to the harmonisation process." 22
2001-32672001
Residues in live animals and animal products
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Rekommendation 1. To the competent authorities of Germany To set up an immediate action plan with the aim: · To ensure that Council Directive 96/23/EC and Council Directive 90/16…
To the competent authorities of Germany To set up an immediate action plan with the aim: · To ensure that Council Directive 96/23/EC and Council Directive 90/167/EEC are fully transposed into national legislation. · To ensure that the controls on the distribution of veterinary drugs are strengthened and in compliance with EC legislation and in particular that the actual practice of veterinarians to dispense premixes directly to the animal owners for the purpose of "Hofmischungen" is suspended. · To ensure that the National Reference Laboratory for residues becomes fully operational. · To ensure that the described serious deficiencies of the routine laboratories as regards the implementation of quality assurance measures and the availability of validated operational methods are addressed in a satisfactory manner. · To ensure that the other deficiencies described in the report are addressed in a satisfactory manner. This immediate action plan including a timescale for the expected completion of the different actions should be submitted to the European Commission within 1 month of receipt of the final report.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission Services To take into consideration whether formal action against Germany is required in respect of the non-transposition and non-enforcement …
To the Commission Services To take into consideration whether formal action against Germany is required in respect of the non-transposition and non-enforcement of Community legislation. 31 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT 3267/2001 Competent Authority Response to the recommendation in the report The German authorities stated in their written comments (dated 12.10.2001) on a draft version of this report that: An Article Act extending the Fleischhygienegesetz, Geflügelfleischhygienegesetz and Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenständsegesetz is currently being prepared with a view to further transpose Directive 96/23/EC. Some of the provisions will be incorporated into the law directly (e.g. those applicable to slaughter) whereas in other cases provisions will be made for corresponding implementing regulations. It has been planned to incorporate the measures to be taken in the event of positive residue findings and other regulations into national legislation. Immediate action has been taken concerning the list of pre-mixes: four preparations were withdrawn with immediate effect and in a further 41 cases authorisation was relinquished by the holder, remaining stocks will have to be disposed of by June 2003. The problem of "Hofmischung" will be addressed by amendments to the current regulations on medicinal products. All premixes containing combinations of bacteriostatic and bacteriocide antibiotics are currently being examined as part of the authorisation renewal procedure. Concerning the staffing of the ZERL, the Federal Government is currently taking the necessary measures to enable it to perform its function satisfactorily. The BMVEL is working on obtaining the budget resources to enable the BgVV to take its full responsibilities as the national reference laboratory. Each visited Bundesland has also given extensive comments on changes already made and planned for the future to improve the control system regarding residues in live animals and animal products. Full evaluation of the action taken and planned is possible only after receipt of a comprehensive action plan from the German authorities. 32
2001-33022001
BSE
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Rekommendation 1. The German competent authorities should follow up without delay the recommendations made in the previous report (DG(SANCO)1129/2000) and in particular: · all in…
The German competent authorities should follow up without delay the recommendations made in the previous report (DG(SANCO)1129/2000) and in particular: · all involved parties should be encouraged to notify BSE suspects clearly indicating the suspicion. 33 · the BSE definition in national legislation should be amended in order to comply with Commission Decision 98/272/EC. 8.3. Epidemio-surveillance 1. The German competent authorities should take action in order to decrease substantially the number of autolytic samples in fallen stock ensuring in particular that fallen stock are promptly notified.
Rekommendation 2. The information flow between the competent authorities at state and federal level should be improved. In particular the federal competent authorities should ens…
The information flow between the competent authorities at state and federal level should be improved. In particular the federal competent authorities should ensure that all data concerning the animals tested in the framework of the monitoring programme are reliable and made available to the Commission Services.
Rekommendation 3. The competent authorities of the states should ensure that official cross checks on the age of animals are performed in slaughterhouses in order to monitor the …
The competent authorities of the states should ensure that official cross checks on the age of animals are performed in slaughterhouses in order to monitor the eligibility/exclusion of animals for/from the BSE monitoring programme.
Rekommendation 4. The federal competent authorities should bring the provision for emergency slaughter in line with European legislation by ensuring that an ante-mortem inspectio…
The federal competent authorities should bring the provision for emergency slaughter in line with European legislation by ensuring that an ante-mortem inspection is always carried out. 8.4. Total feed ban 1. The German competent authorities should take measures to ensure that fishmeal is channelised from the point of production/entry (border inspection post) to authorised feed mills and stores. 2. The competent authorities of Bremen should ensure that the import procedures for fishmeal are correctly applied. 3. The competent authorities of the states of Brandenburg and Lower Saxony should consider increasing the number of staff to make sure that the feed ban can be properly monitored. 8.5. Specified Risk Material 1. The competent authorities of the states should ensure that official cross checks on the age of animals are performed in slaughterhouses in order to monitor the removal of SRM of all bovines aged more then 12 months. 2. A system should be implemented to ensure vertebral columns of cattle older than 12 months of age are removed at cutting plant and retail level. 3. The competent authorities of Lower Saxony should ensure that spinal cords are properly removed under official supervision and Specified Risk Material is properly stained. 4. The competent authorities of the states should issue instructions and take measures to ensure reconciliation of Specified Risk Material throughout the whole chain from removal to disposal. 34 9. ADDENDUM TO THE MISSION REPORT DG (SANCO) 3302/2001 German competent authorities response to the recommendations in the report German competent authorities stated in their comments that: 1. The States visited have notified that the shortcomings have been rectified 2. As regards the notification of BSE suspects a letter was sent to the senior Land veterinary authorities, which in turn reminded all parties concerned of the need for a well-organised BSE surveillance system and, to pay particular attention to clinical suspicions of the disease. 3. The definition of BSE suspects will be amended according to the Regulation 999/2001 in the context of the new German TSE monitoring regulation, in the meantime the definition reported in the above mentioned Regulation applies also in German since 1 July 2001 as directly applicable. 4. States visited implemented cross-checks on age of animals in order to monitor the eligibility/exclusion of animals for/from the BSE monitoring programme.
Rekommendation 5. Federal authorities are drafting an amendment to the Meat Hygiene Act, which will ensure that an ante-mortem inspection is always carried out on animals emergen…
Federal authorities are drafting an amendment to the Meat Hygiene Act, which will ensure that an ante-mortem inspection is always carried out on animals emergency slaughtered.
Rekommendation 6. Competent authority in the port of Bremen immediately took emergency measures to rectify the shortcomings observed by recruiting additional staff and raising th…
Competent authority in the port of Bremen immediately took emergency measures to rectify the shortcomings observed by recruiting additional staff and raising the budget. Bremen now has a system which ensures the proper channelling of fishmeal via EU stores from the place of production or importation to approved feed mills.
Rekommendation 7. Competent authorities in Brandenburg and Lower Saxony acknowledged actions to increase the number of staff in the framework of the feed ban monitoring.
Competent authorities in Brandenburg and Lower Saxony acknowledged actions to increase the number of staff in the framework of the feed ban monitoring.
Rekommendation 8. In Lower Saxony the official veterinarians were provided with written instructions specifying their tasks in the context of controls of removal and staining of …
In Lower Saxony the official veterinarians were provided with written instructions specifying their tasks in the context of controls of removal and staining of SRM.
Rekommendation 9. A joint project of the Bund (Federal Institute for Meat Research and Federal Institute for Consumer Health Protection and Veterinary Medicine) and the Land of L…
A joint project of the Bund (Federal Institute for Meat Research and Federal Institute for Consumer Health Protection and Veterinary Medicine) and the Land of Lower Saxony concerning alternative slaughtering techniques (vacuuming of the spinal cord before splitting the carcasses) should contribute to resolving the difficulties mentioned. . 35
2001-33582001
Feeding of swill to farm animals and waste food from prohibited sources
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Rekommendation 1. To clarify: (a) the procedure for authorising the collection and transport of swill (Council Directive 80/217/EEC Article 15 §3), particularly where this is not…
To clarify: (a) the procedure for authorising the collection and transport of swill (Council Directive 80/217/EEC Article 15 §3), particularly where this is not performed by the swill processor (b) whether all swill processors are now authorised according to the criteria established for "specialised establishments" in accordance with Article 15 §5 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC (c) the apparent discrepancy between the swill processing requirements in Article 24a of the Animal Transport Order (90°C for 60 minutes or 121°C for 20 minutes at 3 bar) and those noted in Schleswig-Holstein (see 4.3.3.2 point 5).
Rekommendation 2. To improve the guidance given to supervisory staff on the type/frequency of controls expected over prohibited waste foods and the extent to which these controls…
To improve the guidance given to supervisory staff on the type/frequency of controls expected over prohibited waste foods and the extent to which these controls should be documented. The traceability of seized prohibited waste foods should be improved.
Rekommendation 3. To provide summary data showing the current number of swill feeding establishments in all Länder, the type of authorisation (if more than one) and whether or no…
To provide summary data showing the current number of swill feeding establishments in all Länder, the type of authorisation (if more than one) and whether or not they meet the revised criteria for operation.
Rekommendation 4. To require the necessary improvements to the district swill processor indicated in this report. An action plan for the implementation of the above recommendatio…
To require the necessary improvements to the district swill processor indicated in this report. An action plan for the implementation of the above recommendations and conclusions should be sent to the Commission Services within three months of receipt of the final report of this mission. 8.2. To the Commission Services 8.2.1. To monitor the action plan requested of the German authorities, and to take any necessary consequential action. 29 In response to the draft report, the German Competent Authorities stated that further analysis was not required, since standard federal rules apply equally in all Länder. Differences may crop up in individual cases at implementation level. 23 ADDENDUM Competent authority's response to the draft report In its letter dated 29 November 2001 responding to the draft report, the competent authority made comprehensive comments which have where possible been included in the text of the report. In particular, immediate action was taken to improve the traceability of seized prohibited waste food (recommendation 8.1.2) and significant improvements are in progress at the district swill processor identified in the report (recommendation 8.1.4). It was also noted that the number of swill feeders is included in the national CSF eradication plan (recommendation 8.1.3). 24
2001-33822001
Animal welfare standards on pig, calf and laying hen holdings
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Rekommendation 1. In relation to recommendation 8.1, the Central Competent Authority provided a timetable for transposition of the EU requirements for pig farming. This indicated…
In relation to recommendation 8.1, the Central Competent Authority provided a timetable for transposition of the EU requirements for pig farming. This indicated that the relevant federal law will enter into force, not earlier than 20.12.2002 and not later than 07.03.2003.
Rekommendation 2. In relation to recommendation 8.2, the Central Competent Authority stated that all the Länder have issued instructions requiring the locally responsible authori…
In relation to recommendation 8.2, the Central Competent Authority stated that all the Länder have issued instructions requiring the locally responsible authorities to enforce the law and that from the standpoint of enforcement, therefore, no "gap in the system" is discernible.
Rekommendation 3. In relation to recommendations 8.3 and 8.4, the Central Competent Authority noted this with reference to the Tierschutz- Nutztierhaltungsverordnung. 30/04/02 - …
In relation to recommendations 8.3 and 8.4, the Central Competent Authority noted this with reference to the Tierschutz- Nutztierhaltungsverordnung. 30/04/02 - 33251 20
2000-10262000
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. It is recommended that the competent authorities in Germany: Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of th…
It is recommended that the competent authorities in Germany: Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the deficiencies relating to the facilities (construction only) referred to in this report; along with a timetable for completion of these actions. § All deficiencies related to the construction of the facilities should be corrected within six months of receipt of the translated final report and in particular for: - Bietingen, Furth im Wald Schafberg, Waidhaus, Frankfurt/Oder road, Rostock, Dresden-Friedrichstadt the facilities for products, - Konstanz Strasse, Weil/Rhein, München, Berlin-Tegel, Ludwigsdorf-Autobahn, Zinnwald the facilities for products and live animals, § The deficiencies related to the construction of the facilities in Forst should be corrected within one month of receipt of the translated final report (see also report XXIV/1062/99-MR).
Rekommendation 2. Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the other deficiencie…
Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the other deficiencies referred to in this report (general findings, veterinary staff, hygiene, procedure, equipment, documentation, registration, ship supplier, kitchen waste, identification and selection and fees) along with a timetable for completion of these actions. In any event all deficiencies shoul2d5/07/00 - 56922 Page 27 of 32 be corrected within 3 months of receipt of the translated final report and in particular: § Veterinary staff: Shortage of staff in BIPs Konstanz Strasse, Weil/Rhein, Rostock, Ludwigsdorf Autobahn and Zinnwald. Staff should be given the possibility of adequate training in particular in relation to hygiene, procedures and systems for identification and selection of consignments. § Hygiene: Hygiene must be improved in all BIPs. § Procedures: Systems containing information on incoming and outgoing consignments must be improved in the BIPs, in order to guarantee that all consignments from third countries arriving in the BIPs are under the supervision of the official veterinarians and are checked in accordance with the import requirements to this and the official veterinarian must have full access to these systems. Equally systems must be improved or set up in order to guarantee that all non-EU conform consignments leave the BIPs to third countries or to ship supply. To consider to set up a control-system in order to ensure that veterinary checks on consignments of live animals and products are carried out in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 97/78/EC and Directive 91/496/EEC and related Decisions. § For Rostock: To review the organisation of the control system in the BIP in particular with regard to hygiene of the facilities, the identification and selection of consignments, the procedures for the checks and the supervision into the warehouse with the ship supplier. § For Berlin-Tegel: To review the organisation of the control system in the BIP in particular with regard to hygiene of the facilities and the system for identification and selection of consignments. § For Hannover-Langenhagen: 25/07/00 - 56922 Page 28 of 32 To give guarantees that the facilities are built and equipment in each room is established within the requirements laid down in Article 6.2a of Directive 97/78/EC, that adequate training is given to the veterinary staff, a system is set up to identify and select consignments, a system is set up to ensure that all consignments are checked before release, documentation and registration is in accordance with the EU legislation. 8.2. To the Commission It is recommended that the Commission Services: 8.2.1. Consider withdrawal of the approval of the border inspection posts mentioned under 8.1.1. if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the approval (type of category) are not provided within the relevant time limit by the German Authorities and/or if the time limits are not met. 8.2.2. Consider limitation of the approval for München and Furth im Wald Bahnhof to packed products only.
Rekommendation 3. Consider evaluation of the ANIMO-system set up for the exchange of information for movements of certain products of animal origin.
Consider evaluation of the ANIMO-system set up for the exchange of information for movements of certain products of animal origin.
Rekommendation 4. Consider accelerating the development of the SHIFT-system.
Consider accelerating the development of the SHIFT-system.
Rekommendation 5. Consider approval of the BIP Hannover-Langenhagen when guarantees are received from the Federal Veterinary Body that the new proposed BIP complies with the requ…
Consider approval of the BIP Hannover-Langenhagen when guarantees are received from the Federal Veterinary Body that the new proposed BIP complies with the requirements laid down in Article 6.2a of Council Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 6. Consider evaluation of Recommendation 1/93 with regard to temporary import of horses from Switzerland into Germany.
Consider evaluation of Recommendation 1/93 with regard to temporary import of horses from Switzerland into Germany.
Rekommendation 7. Consider evaluation of Article 11 of Council Directive 97/78/EC in the case of passage by rail or by waterway through the territories for consignments that leav…
Consider evaluation of Article 11 of Council Directive 97/78/EC in the case of passage by rail or by waterway through the territories for consignments that leave the EU.
Rekommendation 8. Consider evaluation of Article 8 of Council Directive 97/78/EC for rail transport, as direct transport by the same means of transport is mostly not possible to …
Consider evaluation of Article 8 of Council Directive 97/78/EC for rail transport, as direct transport by the same means of transport is mostly not possible to the place of destination (transfer from wagons in trucks).
Rekommendation 9. Consider reviewing of the model of Annex B laid down in Commission Decision 93/13/EEC with regard to the requirements laid down in Article 5 and 11 of Council D…
Consider reviewing of the model of Annex B laid down in Commission Decision 93/13/EEC with regard to the requirements laid down in Article 5 and 11 of Council Directive 97/78/EC.
Rekommendation 10. Consider reviewing of the model of the Border Crossing Certificate laid down in Commission Decision 92/527/EEC with regard to point 12 and 13 in the model. 25/0…
Consider reviewing of the model of the Border Crossing Certificate laid down in Commission Decision 92/527/EEC with regard to point 12 and 13 in the model. 25/07/00 - 56922 Page 30 of 32 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/1026/2000 Statements of the Competent Authorities to the recommendations in this report 9.1. Response to recommendation 8.1.1. New facilities for the separate storage of HC- and NHC-products in München are planned for autumn 2000. In one inspection centre a storage facility for NHC-NT-products has been dedicated to the BIP. The removal to the new facilities in Furth im Wald Schafberg can probably take place in the end of 2000. For Waidhaus the deficiencies were pointed out to the Competent Czech Authorities. For the BIPs in Baden-Württemberg the deficiencies will be solved. For Forst the usage of the new inspection facility on the Polish side is scheduled for the third quarter of 2000. For Frankfurt/Oder road two storage facilities have been put in place, one for HC-products not under temperature control and one for HC-products under temperature control. For Rostock the usage of the facilities will be changed as the facilities from the South Gate are moved to the main office. For Ludwigsdorf Autobahn the changes concerning the facilities for the live animals will be put in place in near future. 9.2. Response to recommendation 8.1.2. Deficiencies in hygiene were partly solved in München and Furth im Wald Schafberg. The laboratory tests will be carried out in future in Furth im Wald Schafberg and in Waidhaus as foreseen in EU- legislation. For the BIPs in Baden-Württemberg the deficiencies except the deficiencies for the veterinary staff are already or will be solved. For Berlin-Tegel deficiencies concerning the facilities, hygiene, documentation, registration, identification and selection of the consignments and procedure have been solved. For the development of a system for checking consignments in transit in exit a dead line of 6 weeks had been set. 25/07/00 - 56922 Page 31 of 32 Improvement will take place on infrastructure and equipment of the BIPs in Brandenburg according to the budgetary funds. Deficiencies in procedures were evaluated with the BIPs and measures were and will be taken to rectify them. For Rostock guarantees were received concerning rectifying deficiencies of the number of staff, equipment, hygiene, register, documentation, identification and selection of consignments and ship supplier. For Hannover-Langenhagen satisfactory guarantees were received. For Furth im Wald - Bahnhof it is agreed to limit the approval to packed products only.¦ 25/07/00 - 56922 Page 32 of 32
2000-10572000
Poultry meat
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Rekommendation 1. The Commission should consider initiating infringement proceedings on the grounds that the EC requirements have not been complied with, in particular regarding …
The Commission should consider initiating infringement proceedings on the grounds that the EC requirements have not been complied with, in particular regarding the approval of establishments (Council Directive 71/118/EEC), the control of zoonoses (Council Directive 92/117/EEC) and the welfare of laying hens (Council Directive 88/166/EEC).
Rekommendation 2. The Commission should consider developing regulations/guidelines in regard to the amount of supervisory staff required for post mortem inspection taking into ac…
The Commission should consider developing regulations/guidelines in regard to the amount of supervisory staff required for post mortem inspection taking into account the modern slaughter technology and especially the line speed of slaughter.
Rekommendation 3. The Commission should consider developing guidelines to be used by the Member States in regard to the supervision of fresh poultry meat production. 6.2. Recomme…
The Commission should consider developing guidelines to be used by the Member States in regard to the supervision of fresh poultry meat production. 6.2. Recommendations to the Member State (1) The competent authorities of Germany should rectify the deficiencies found in the different establishments visited and referred to under the different conclusions in Section 5 above. In particular, attention should be paid to the rectification of deficiencies in the field of approval conditions and slaughter hygiene. (2) The competent authorities of Germany should take appropriate measures to rectify any deficiencies of the same type found during this mission in all the other approved establishments in Germany. (3) The competent authorities of Germany should rectify the deficiencies referred to under the different conclusions in Section 5 above concerning the veterinary control on zoonoses and animal welfare of laying hens kept in battery cages.
Rekommendation 4. The competent authorities should address the weaknesses in the supervisory systems at the different levels in order to ensure implementation of the requirements…
The competent authorities should address the weaknesses in the supervisory systems at the different levels in order to ensure implementation of the requirements of the legislation in all the Länder.
Rekommendation 5. Within three months after the receipt of the final report the competent authorities of Germany should inform the Commission of the progress and results of the m…
Within three months after the receipt of the final report the competent authorities of Germany should inform the Commission of the progress and results of the measures taken, including a timetable for completion, within a reasonable period, of measures and actions still outstanding at that time. PAGE 41 ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT 1057/2000 Competent Authority response to the recommendations in the report (1) The C.A. has stated in their letter of 23/5/00 that the Authorities of the Länder concerned have assured that in the 3 establishments visited by the FVO where deficiencies of a more severe nature were noted, immediate action has been undertaken to guarantee the wholesomeness of the meat produced, while the completion of the correction of structural defects in particular is due for a later date. (2) The C.A. has stated in their letter of 15/8/00 that: (a) A list of all registered poultry meat establishments (cfr Art. 7 of Council Directive 71/118/EEC) was forwarded to the Commission. (b) The veterinary presence is now guarantied in two of the poultry slaughterhouses where this shortcoming was noted during the FVO visit. (c) An administrative act concerning the performance of official supervision in accordance with the Meat Hygiene Law and the Poultry Meat Hygiene Law (VwVFlHG/GFlHG) is currently being drawn up, as mentioned at the final meeting in Bonn on 7 April. This will lay down, for the first time, uniform principles at national level concerning supervision activities for the poultry meat sector. (d) Further coordination is ensured, particularly through the joint Federal and Land fora mentioned in the report (meetings of the Federal Government and the Länder, Argevet), working meetings held by the various levels of the veterinary authority in the Länder and training sessions for veterinary supervision staff. The production of poultry meat preparations in a plant which has not been approved for this type of operation constitutes a breach of the Poultry Meat Hygiene Regulation (Geflügelfleischhygiene- Verordnung) and, as such, is duly followed up. (e) The veterinary authorities were notified that the Länder should take the necessary steps to prepare for the official checks conducted in accordance with the Directive 92/117/EEC. General circulars have already been issued by the Länder in this regard PAGE 42
2000-10722000
Milk and milk-based products
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Rekommendation 1. INTRODUCTION The mission took place in Germany from 28 February to 03 March 2000. The mission team comprised two inspectors from the FVO. The mission was undert…
INTRODUCTION The mission took place in Germany from 28 February to 03 March 2000. The mission team comprised two inspectors from the FVO. The mission was undertaken as part of the FVO's planned mission programme. The inspection team was accompanied during the whole mission by at least one representative from the central CAs. An opening meeting was held on 28 February 2000 with the central CAs and representatives of the CA of the Federal States SH and MV at the BMG. At this meeting, the inspection team confirmed the objectives of and itinerary for the mission, and additional information required for the satisfactory completion of the mission was requested. The final meeting was held 3 March 2000 at BgVV with the CA of the Federal States SH and MV and the BgVV (no representatives of the central CAs participated at this meeting).
Rekommendation 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE MISSION The objective of the mission was to carry out an evaluation of the transposition and application of Council Directive 92/46/EEC laying…
OBJECTIVES OF THE MISSION The objective of the mission was to carry out an evaluation of the transposition and application of Council Directive 92/46/EEC laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products in Germany. In order to assess the performance of the official control services, visits to several establishments, a farm and laboratories chosen by the CAs were carried out. This was the first mission undertaken in Germany for this purpose. It forms part of a 2-year series of similar missions to all Member States. At the end of this programme a summary report will be issued. In pursuit of this objective, the following sites were visited: COMPETENT AUTHORITY VISITS Central (BMG) 1 Federal States (Land level) 2 LABORATORY VISITS Central/reference 1 Inter-professional laboratory 1 FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS On-farm production of milk based products 1 Caseinate producing establishment 1 Milk processing establishments 1 LIVE ANIMAL CONTROL SITES Farms 1 6
Rekommendation 3. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE MISSION The mission was carried out under the general provisions of Community legislation and, in particular: ·Commission Decision 98/139/EC…
LEGAL BASIS FOR THE MISSION The mission was carried out under the general provisions of Community legislation and, in particular: ·Commission Decision 98/139/EC of 4 February 1998 laying down certain detailed rules concerning on-the-spot checks carried out in the veterinary field by Commission experts in the Member States. ·Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk based products.
Rättslig grund: FOR THE MISSION The mission was carried out under the general provisions of Community legislation and, in particular: ·Commission Decision 98/139/EC of 4 February 1998 laying down certain detailed rules concerning on-the-spot checks carried out in the veterinary field by Commission experts in the Member States. ·Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the produ
Rekommendation 4. BACKGROUND 4.1. Production and trade information 4.1.1. Milk production in Germany From 1988 to 1997 the number of dairy farms has decreased by 38,2% from 278,3…
BACKGROUND 4.1. Production and trade information 4.1.1. Milk production in Germany From 1988 to 1997 the number of dairy farms has decreased by 38,2% from 278,300 in 1988 to 172,200 in 1997. Also the number of dairy cows has decreased by 28,1% from 6,992,700 to 5,026,000. However, in the same time period the average production/cow increased by 22,2 % from 4,568 kg to 5,575 kg. Also the average number of cows/dairy farm has increased by 15,9 % from 25,2 to 29,2. In 1999, Germany had a milk quota of 27.8 million tonnes. The central CA (BML) and the CA of SH1 had no separate statistics on the sheep and goat milk production. The main part of this production is used for direct sale or processed further on the farm and sold directly to the consumer. 4.1.2. Dairy industry The production of dairy products in Germany in 1997 is presented in the following table: Product type Amount In % (tonnes) Drinking milk and cream 8165,5 71,2 Condenced milk 566,0 4,9 Butter 442,4 3,9 Cheese 1590,1 13,9 Melted cheese 150,1 1,3 Milk powder 548,0 4,7 Casein/caseinates 10,6 0,09 Total 11.472,7 100 1 See comments of the German CA 7 4.2. Health information 4.2.1. Animal health situation Germany profits from a favourable animal health situation for bovines, sheep and goats: Ø Foot and mouth disease: freedom since 1989 Ø Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis: Germany is officially free from bovine tuberculosis (Commission Decisions 99/467/EC and 2000/69/EEC) and brucellosis (Commission Decisions 99/466/EC and 2000/69/EEC) and also free from Brucella melitensis (Commission Decision 93/52/EEC). The monitoring of bovine Brucellosis is based on testing of the tank milks every second year with ELISA and of Brucella melitensis on random testing of 5 % of the animals annually. The screening for bovine tuberculosis is based mostly on the post mortem controls. 4.2.2. Food poisonings and zoonoses In 1993-1997, 4,7 % of food poisoning outbreaks were caused by milk and milk products (33/782 outbreaks). Of these outbreaks, 7 were caused by Campylobacter sp.. In 1998, one outbreak (source cheese made from raw milk) was caused by S. aureus. No milk and milk product related data on salmonellosis was available, but the total number of persons with enteritis infections caused by Salmonella serovars in 1999 was 85,015. The number of human brucellosis cases in 1999 was 21, of Q fever 276 and of newborn listeriosis 31 (data published by the federal authority Robert-Koch- Institute). In 1999 there were 2 microbiological alerts for German milk products (both Listeria monocytogenes in cheeses).
Rekommendation 5. MAIN FINDINGS 5.1. Legislation · German national legislation on food hygiene of milk and milk products The basic food hygiene legislation is formed by: Ø LMBG, …
MAIN FINDINGS 5.1. Legislation · German national legislation on food hygiene of milk and milk products The basic food hygiene legislation is formed by: Ø LMBG, BGBl. I Nr. 36, p.1169 Framework law on food hygiene with general regulations, orders and prohibitions for protection of the consumers against health dangers and deceptions. Ø Verordnung über Lebensmittelhygiene und zur Änderung der Lebensmitteltransportbehälter-Verordnung (Ordinance on Food hygiene and to Change of the Ordinance of food transport containers, BGBl. I Nr. 56, p. 2008) More specific regulations on food hygiene. Council Directive 92/46/EEC is transposed into German law by: · MVO of 24 April 1995 (BGBl. I Nr. 21 of the 3.5.1995, p. 544) and · MGVO of 9 July 1980 (BGBl. I Nr. 36 of the 12.7.1980, p. 878). 8 · Comparison of the German legislation with the EU legislation The German legislation on milk hygiene differs in some points from Council Directive 92/46/EEC2: 1. Establishments selling heat-treated milk, butter and certain cheeses (Hard, semi-hard and soft cheeses) to retail shops do not need an approval (para 20 point 2 of MVO, mittelbare Abgabe an den Verbraucher). 2. The definition for direct sale includes also selling of products on the local weekly markets (Wochenmärkte). 3. The requirement for the on-the-spot treatment of milk from sheep and goats deriving from holdings not free of Brucella melitensis has not been transcribed. This has however no practical consequences, as Germany is free from the disease. 4. The definition of thermisised milk as far as the duration of the heat treatment is concerned differs from the provisions of Council Directive 92/46/EEC. 5. Germany has included in its legislation the possibility to approve establishments which are not on the list of establishments from which Member States are allowed to import milk and milk products in the approved third countries. However, this possibility is not practised.
Rekommendation 6. Art. 27 of Council Directive 92/46/EEC has not been transcribed into the national milk hygiene legislation. However, BgVV and BafM have been designated as the N…
Art. 27 of Council Directive 92/46/EEC has not been transcribed into the national milk hygiene legislation. However, BgVV and BafM have been designated as the NRLs and this has also been notified to the Community.
Rekommendation 7. The sanitary register, as required in Directive 96/23/EC, Art. 10, is not completely transposed into the national legislation.
The sanitary register, as required in Directive 96/23/EC, Art. 10, is not completely transposed into the national legislation.
Rekommendation 8. Council Directive 96/43/EC was not yet transcribed in SH (however, the transposition process was on its way and transposition was completed on the 22.3.2000).
Council Directive 96/43/EC was not yet transcribed in SH (however, the transposition process was on its way and transposition was completed on the 22.3.2000).
Rekommendation 9. The Milk Hygiene Ordinance contains specific rules for manufacturers who sell non-heat-treated raw milk either directly from the farm to the consumer or as cert…
The Milk Hygiene Ordinance contains specific rules for manufacturers who sell non-heat-treated raw milk either directly from the farm to the consumer or as certified milk (Vorzugsmilch). At the place for the sale of raw milk it has to be indicated by a sign that the milk should be boiled before consumption. Certified milk undergoes regular bacteriological controls on pathogens and can be put on the market only as packed ready for sale.
Rekommendation 10. In the definition of composite milk products, which cannot otherwise be classified, the product's dry weight components have to consist of at least 50 % of milk…
In the definition of composite milk products, which cannot otherwise be classified, the product's dry weight components have to consist of at least 50 % of milk and milk based components.
Rekommendation 11. Ice-cream is defined as a milk product, if it contains milk and milk-based products, irrespective of their amounts. 2 See comments of the German CA 9 5.2. Compe…
Ice-cream is defined as a milk product, if it contains milk and milk-based products, irrespective of their amounts. 2 See comments of the German CA 9 5.2. Competent Authority 5.2.1. General structure of the German CA At the federal level, the veterinary services responsible for the co-ordination of all the activities concerning the policy and the implementation of Council Directive 92/46/EEC fall under the responsibility of 2 Ministries, BMG and BML. BMG is in general responsible for the transposition of the Directive 92/46/EEC and has issued the primary legislation for this purpose. BML is responsible for the transposition of the legislation concerning raw milk quality control and has issued primary legislation for this purpose. The application of Council Directive 92/46/EEC is under the responsibility of the Federal States (Länder) (total number 16), each of which has its own Government (Landesregierung). The local CAs are formed by the Districts (Kreise). The total number of Kreises in Germany is 439. In some Federal States an intermediate level, "Bezirksregierung or Regierungspräsidium", exists between the Federal State and the Kreis level (total number 32). The SVUs (total number 36), operating under the supervision of the Federal States, form a part of the veterinary administration. Ø Audits In none of the CA levels visited, were systems of audits applied in the field of milk hygiene. 5.2.2. Central level Ø BMG The BMG and its Directorate of Veterinary Medicine, Division 422 (Foodstuff of Animal Origin) is responsible for the co-ordination of all the activities concerning the policy and the implementation for Directive 92/46/EEC. Within BMG 4 veterinary officers work in Division 422, of whom 1.5 work mostly with milk hygiene matters. Division 422 is also responsible for the co-ordination of the Rapid Alert System and receives and transmits the messages between the Commission and the responsible CA in the Federal State. Responsibilities for the official control of drinking water and of residue monitoring are in the same Ministry but fall under the responsibility of other Divisions. Ø BML The BML and its Directorate Market Policy, Division 423 (General and special aspects of the milk market) is, inter alia, responsible for legislative activities on the raw milk quality at the farm level. The number of staff working within the unit for milk market is 7, of which 1 deals half-time with raw milk quality aspects. The BML maintains the Federal Dairy Research Centre in Kiel, which also functions as a NRL for milk and milk products (see 5.4.2). 10 Ø BgVV Ø General description of responsibilities BgVV is a scientifically orientated and independent superior federal authority with both administrative and scientific tasks. It is responsible to the BMG. Ø Special tasks related to Directive 92/46/EEC The BgVV is responsible for the official compilation of procedures for sampling and testing foods and additives (Amtliche Sammlung von Untersuchungsverfahren according to para 35 of LMBG). The official published compilation was available. The procedures are defined through co-operation between experts from the food control authorities, consumers, science and the industry concerned. Within BgVV one veterinary officer is working with the aspects of milk hygiene. BgVV has been named as the NRL for milk and milk products (see 5.4.2.). Ø Training and publications BgVV organises annually 2 one-day seminars for the veterinary officers and other staff working in the field of food hygiene. For 2000 one seminar is planned on salmonellosis, the other on safety of foodstuffs.3 BgVV has launched several milk hygiene-related publications/press releases in the recent years, which the mission team received. 5.2.3. The Federal State level (Bundesländer) The Federal State level is responsible for the planning, supervision and co- ordination of the application of Council Directive 92/46/EEC. The description of the findings is based on the visits of two states: SH and MV. In these two Federal States, the CA consisted of the central Federal State (Land) level and the local Kreis level. In SH and MV the organisation of the CA responsible for the application of Council Directive 92/46/EEC differed from each other. SH divided responsibilities: · MUNF: In charge of all aspects except raw milk quality control · MLRLLT: In charge of raw milk quality control · MV - MELFF in charge of all aspects of dairy hygiene control. 3 See comments of the German CA 11 The following table summarises the situation in SH and MV: Organisation SH SH MV MV MUNF MLRLLT MELFF MELFF Area of responsibility Milk hygiene Raw milk Milk hygiene Raw milk (excluding raw quality (excluding raw quality Own legislation on milk milk quality control milk quality control hygiene (more precise than control) control) the national legislation) Yes Yes Yes Yes Number of staff in the Ministry 2 21/2 2 3 Number of SVUs (with 1 (with 2 1 (with 2 1 (LKV) accredited laboratories) external sites) external sites) agricultural centre Number of subordinated 14 17 local CA (districts or towns) Number of approved 40 20 establishments Number of plants with 0/0* 0/1 derogations according to Art 8.2 or 11of Directive 92/46/EEC Approval of plants Yes Yes Financing of approvals Fixed fee Fixed fee *In SH in practice plants exist with derogations but these derogations are not mentioned in the approvals (plant visited had wooden shelves for cheese maturation)4. Ø Co-ordination of activities The Ministries at the Federal State level in both SH and MV held regular meetings at least twice annually with the local CA, of which minutes were available. When new legislation was drafted, the district CA were consulted. In SH no inspection and sampling data about the approved establishments was available. Thus the CA at the Federal State level was not able to assess and compare the performance of the district CA. However, the CA of SH had recently started to collect centrally the results and documentation of these inspections. In MV, the local CA report 4 times annually to the responsible Ministry about the inspections carried out. Ø Operational instructions Both in SH and MV, several operational instructions on the application of milk hygiene rules had been sent to the local CA. Ø Training Training is organised at the Federal State level by the Veterinary Organisations (Tierärztekammer), and also by the SVUs. In MV, the food hygiene inspectors 4 See comments of the German CA 12 have one day of training annually. In SH the SVU has organised 1-2 lectures annually free of charge in recent years. The veterinary officers also participate in the training organised by the BgVV. 5.2.4. Local level (District, Kreis) During the mission represen
2000-11292000
Epidemio-surveillance of BSE
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Rekommendation 1. Actions have been taken to enforce BSE-surveillance in Bavaria (enhanced controls, intensified training, monitoring of different levels in the veterinary admini…
Actions have been taken to enforce BSE-surveillance in Bavaria (enhanced controls, intensified training, monitoring of different levels in the veterinary administration is planned and the recruitment of additional staff).
Rekommendation 2. Since the end of November 2000 a clear procedure to be followed by the laboratories involved has been laid down for possible results (negative, doubtful, positi…
Since the end of November 2000 a clear procedure to be followed by the laboratories involved has been laid down for possible results (negative, doubtful, positive) from rapid post mortem tests. Regarding identification and registration of bovine animals 1) A separate interface has been installed, which makes it possible to search for all offspring stored in the central database relating to a particular bovine identification number (e.g. an individual cow). 2) Since the end of November 2000 all regional databases are on the same level as regards implementing a priori checks (plausibility checks at the time of entering data in the database).
Rekommendation 3. The follow-up of discrepancies within the sets of data has started.
The follow-up of discrepancies within the sets of data has started.
Rekommendation 4. In the light of the FVO´s conclusions, the Bavarian authorities have taken measures to intensify controls and to correct deficiencies observed during the missio…
In the light of the FVO´s conclusions, the Bavarian authorities have taken measures to intensify controls and to correct deficiencies observed during the mission. Regarding Feed-ban: 1) The number of inspectors conducting official feedingstuff controls in Bavaria has increased by 20. 2) Actions have been taken to enforce control on the feed ban (intensified sampling) in Bavaria. 3) Actions have been taken to re-establish microscopical examination of feedingstuffs in Bavaria. 40
2000-11712000
Classical swine fever
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Rekommendation 1. To the Community Reference Laboratory at the Institute of Virology of the Hanover Veterinary School · To complete the implementation of a comprehensive quality …
To the Community Reference Laboratory at the Institute of Virology of the Hanover Veterinary School · To complete the implementation of a comprehensive quality management system and to receive official accreditation of the laboratory. · To reinforce the efforts for further standardisation of the diagnostic procedures for CSF with special regard to the differential diagnosis by NPLA and the application of PCR in routine diagnosis of CSF. · To consolidate the evaluation and presentation of the results of the annually performed inter-laboratory tests. · To maintain the training activities for Central and Eastern European countries but also to reinforce the training activities for the laboratory experts from the Member States.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission Services · To provide for a proper balance between the duties of the CRL for CSF imposed by Community legislation and the financial assistance…
To the Commission Services · To provide for a proper balance between the duties of the CRL for CSF imposed by Community legislation and the financial assistance granted to the CRL by the Community. · To take into consideration on the occasion of the next revision of Council Directive 80/217/EEC an amendment of the Directive with a view to oblige the national classical swine fever laboratories to provide the CRL with infected organ material in case of primary outbreaks and to oblige the national classical swine fever laboratories to participate in the annually performed inter-laboratory tests organised by the CRL for CSF. · To take into consideration on the occasion of the next revision of Council Directive 80/217/EEC a revision of Annex VI defining the functions and duties of the CRL for CSF with a view to include as specific tasks the assessment of commercially available diagnostic test kits and the molecular epidemiology of CSF. 9. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT 1171/2000 Response of the Community Reference Laboratory for CSF to the recommendations in the report The CRL for CSF has submitted positive comments on the report. All of the recommendations of the draft report have been addressed in a satisfactory manner. 16
2000-12182000
Fresh meat (porcine)
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Rekommendation 1. To take immediate action to bring national legislation into compliance with the relevant EU Directives;
To take immediate action to bring national legislation into compliance with the relevant EU Directives;
Rekommendation 2. To install a system of documented supervision of the different levels of the veterinary service.
To install a system of documented supervision of the different levels of the veterinary service.
Rekommendation 3. To take measures to rectify the deficiencies noted during this mission; An action plan describing the action to be taken to respond to the findings and conclusi…
To take measures to rectify the deficiencies noted during this mission; An action plan describing the action to be taken to respond to the findings and conclusions of the mission and to implement the recommendations made in points 9.1.2 and 9.1.3. should be provided to the Commission Services within three months of receiving the final report. This plan should include timetables for the completion of action required. Consultations should be undertaken with the relevant Commission Services on the basis of this plan, with a view to finding acceptable solutions to the problems identified in this report. 9.2. To the Commission Services 9.2.1. To review the action plan presented by the German authorities referred to in point 9.1 above with a view to promoting the necessary improvements in compliance with the EU legislation. 9.2.2. To make a detailed check on the transposition of Council Directive 96/93/EC into German law. 16 ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/1218/2000 Competent authorities response to the draft mission report In respect of the draft mission report the German authorities provided comments with a letter dated 27 February 2001, indicating the initial action taken in response to the report's recommendations. 17
2000-12332000
Game (wild and farmed) and rabbit meat
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Rekommendation 1. To take urgent action to bring national legislation into line with the relevant EU Directives.
To take urgent action to bring national legislation into line with the relevant EU Directives.
Rekommendation 2. To prepare and implement documented systems for the monitoring of the performance of the official services at the different levels in the Länder
To prepare and implement documented systems for the monitoring of the performance of the official services at the different levels in the Länder
Rekommendation 3. To introduce additional controls to ensure the correct use of health marks.
To introduce additional controls to ensure the correct use of health marks.
Rekommendation 4. To ensure that all wild boars shot for human consumption undergo trichinellosis testing.
To ensure that all wild boars shot for human consumption undergo trichinellosis testing.
Rekommendation 5. To correct the deficiencies identified at the establishments visited, and to ensure that all other game and rabbit processing establishments comply with the req…
To correct the deficiencies identified at the establishments visited, and to ensure that all other game and rabbit processing establishments comply with the requirements of the relevant EU legislation. The German authorities should prepare an action plan to address both the general recommendations, and the detailed conclusions, of this report. This plan should indicate the deadlines for the implementation and completion of each of the actions. The plan should be submitted to the Commission's services within three months of the receipt of the final report. 9.2. To the Commission Services: (1) To consider whether formal action is required in light of the incomplete transposition of Council Directives 91/495/EEC and 92/45/EEC, taking into account the response of the German authorities to recommendation 9.1 (1) above. 21 (2) To consider whether the system established by the German authorities for the post mortem inspection of wild game by private hunters complies with the relevant provisions of Council Directive 92/45/EEC21. (3) To review the action plan requested from the German authorities against the conclusions a s contained in this report. 21 In their response to the draft report, the CA stated that this recommendation should be seen in the light of the additional explanation given as to the role of hunters in respect of this issue. 22 10. ADDENDUM TO THE MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/1233/2000 Competent authority response to the recommendations in the report The German competent authorities commented upon the report in a letter dated 20 February 2001. A preliminary response to certai s in the report has been forwarded by the Federal Competent authority and by the Veterinary authorities in the Länder involved during the mission. · Federal competent authority The need for further legislation (either on animal disease control or animal welfare) to register rabbit holdings and monitor movements of rabbits intended for food production is under examination. Amendments to the national Law on Meat Hygiene are currently in preparation. These will expressly grant the required access rights into the EU approved establishments to the authority responsible for approval and control of compliance with the approval conditions. · Veterinary authority in the Länder of Bavaria Action to rectify deficiencies concerning maintenance, cleanliness and operational hygiene has been already taken in the wild game-processing establishment visited. Instructions have been issued to ensure that wild game carcasses are brought to the game processing houses accompanied with the red offal for official inspection. Action to improve veterinary supervision of trichinella examination, health marking and certification has been taken. · Veterinary authority in the Länder of Thuringia Action has already been taken to rectify the most severe deficiencies (i.e. post mortem, slaughter hygiene) noted in the rabbit slaughterhouse visited. A procedure to report the deficiencies noted by the supervising veterinary authority to the approving veterinary authority in the approved establishments is being implemented. Action to ensure that the farmed game enclosure supervision is co-ordinated more closely with slaughtering has been taken. · Veterinary authority in the Länder of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Action has been taken to ensure that the post mortem control of wild game and the certification of the result of the post mortem examination is in accordance with the legislation. 23
2000-12592000
Official foodstuffs control system
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Rekommendation 1. The CA should make additional effort in training food inspectors in HACCP and in particular on how to control a HACCP plan.
The CA should make additional effort in training food inspectors in HACCP and in particular on how to control a HACCP plan.
Rekommendation 2. A programme in response to these recommendations together with a timetable for its implementation should be produced within a period of six months after the dis…
A programme in response to these recommendations together with a timetable for its implementation should be produced within a period of six months after the dispatch of the final report and forwarded to the Commission Services. 8. ADDENDUM Competent authority response to the recommendation in the report 17 In their response to the draft report the German Federal Authorities noted that pest control measures are part of the food establishment's own checks. Whether these are carried out by in-house staff or a contractor is up to the establishment. The official food control system's task is to determine whether the establishment has discharged its legal obligations. 25 The Competent authority referred to difficulties in assessing documented HACCP systems in establishments under the requirements of Article 3, of Council Directive 93/43/EEC. 26
2000-12902000
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. To Germany It is recommended that the Competent Authorities in Germany: 8.1.1.Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giv…
To Germany It is recommended that the Competent Authorities in Germany: 8.1.1.Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the deficiencies relating to the facilities (construction only) referred to in this report; along with a timetable for completion of these actions. § All deficiencies related to the construction of the facilities should be corrected within six months of receipt of the translated final report. In particular storage rooms for NHC-products at ambient and chilled temperature must be put in place. 8.1.2.Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the other deficiencies referred to in this report (general findings, BIP staff, hygiene, procedure, equipment, registration, transit, animal welfare, identification and selection and use of the facilities) along with a timetable for completion of these actions. In any event all deficiencies should be corrected within 3 months of receipt of the translated final report and in particular: § BIP staff: Staff should be given the possibility of adequate training in particular in relation to the import procedures and systems for identification and selection of consignments. § Hygiene: Hygiene and maintenance must be improved. § Procedures: Systems containing information on incoming and outgoing consignments must be improved in the BIP, in order to guarantee that all consignments from third countries arriving in the BIPs are under the supervision of the official veterinarians and are checked in accordance with the import requirements to this and the official veterinarian must have full access to these systems. To consider setting up a control-system in order to ensure that veterinary checks on consignments of live animals and products are carried out in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 97/78/EC and Directive 91/496/EEC and related Decisions. 21/02/01 - 29649 16 DG(SANCO)/1290/2000 - MR Final § Use of the facilities: The facilities in the Customs building must be dedicated as a priority for the BIP activities.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission It is recommended that the Commission Services: 4.2.1. For the NHC-products, consider limiting the approval only to those which require temper…
To the Commission It is recommended that the Commission Services: 4.2.1. For the NHC-products, consider limiting the approval only to those which require temperature control if satisfactory guarantees in relation to the approval (type of category) are not provided within the relevant time by the German Authorities. 4.2.2. Consider assessing the transposition by Germany of Council Directive 97/78/EC ("Lebensmittel-Einfuhr-Verordnung vom 20.04.1999") to determine whether it is in line with EC legislation and to consider appropriate action to be taken if it is not transposed correctly. 21/02/01 - 29649 17 DG(SANCO)/1290/2000 - MR Final 5. ADDENDUM TO MISSION REPORT DG(SANCO)/1290/2000 Statements of the Competent Authorities to the recommendations in this report 5.1. Response to recommendation 8.1.1 The following measure must have been implemented at the latest six months after receiving the final report: Facilities: covering and lighting of ramp for unloading of large animals. Installation of washbasins with the necessary hygiene facilities in the inspection area for large animals ("Tierstation") and in the NHC-products inspection room (IC 2). Installation of changing room facilities in room 03 in "Tierstation" Putting in place the possibility for temporary storage of NHC-NT products in the area of the BIP. 5.2. Response to recommendation 8.1.2 The following measure have already been introduced at the border inspection post: Procedures: regular meetings will be held every 6-8 weeks to discuss the uniform and practical implementation of the procedures. During a first meeting held after the mission the deficiencies related to the Annex B and Border Crossing Certificate were evaluated and correct procedures were presented. Registration: data concerning imports have been completed and two new registers concerning transit consignments have been put in place. Identification and selection of the consignment: meetings with the Customs agreed on a veterinary stamp on customs documents in order to better recognise transit consignments. The following measure must have been implemented at the latest four weeks after receiving the final report: Procedures: a computerised program for the routine investigations will be developed. A catalogue with all consignments to be checked by the veterinarians will be sent to the customs and regularly updated. Hygiene: maintenance of storage room for HC-NT products, insect protection at window, installation of disinfecting fluids dispensers in the existing washbasins and installation of washbasin in the sampling room for HC-products will be done. Equipment: communication equipment will be completed. The following measure must be implemented at the latest six months after receiving the final report: Hygiene: improving of the cleaning and maintenance in the inspection room for NHC- products, small animal housing room and in the corridor ( room 05) of the "Tierstation". Repair and maintenance of dock shelter in the HC-product unloading area. Replacement of the rusty drains in the HC-products sampling room. 21/02/01 - 29649 18
1999-10621999
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the detai…
To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the details of the actions, taken and planned, to address the recommendations below, along with a timetable for completion of these actions; 7.1.2. to take action to ensure that the personnel working in the B.I.P.s especially the new staff is well trained on the EU-procedures within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. 12 XXIV/1062/99MR-EN Final 7.1.3. to take action to ensure that all the deficiencies related to equipment, hygiene (e.g. exposed wood and maintenance of the facilities), procedures (also the checks in the warehouses), personnel and records are rectified within three months of receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.4. to take action to ensure for Frankfurt/Oder road that storage rooms for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and storage rooms for NHC- products at chilled and frozen temperature are put in place at the B.I.P. within six months of receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.5. to take action to ensure for Frankfurt/Oder rail that a storage room at ambient temperature is put in place at the B.I.P. within three months of receipt of the translated final report. Considering the number of consignments, the chilled container-unit should be for inspection of all products and the other container-unit for storage of all products at ambient temperature. 7.1.6. to take action to ensure for Forst that storage rooms for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperatures and all the facilities for NHC-products as well as an inspection unit (unloading, inspection and housing) for other animals are put in place at the B.I.P. within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. Concerning the construction work on the new facilities, a clear timetable, including the date foreseen to finish the construction, should be provided to the Commission Services. 7.1.7. to take all action necessary to resolve the problems relating to the unloading, inspection and storage of products unfit for human consumption except raw material for pet food at the B.I.P. of Bremerhaven within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.8. also at Bremerhaven to address the staffing shortage due to the increased number of consignments and to the number of warehouses within six months of the receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.9. at Bremen, to take action to ensure that for the fish-meal as requested during the visit an unloading area, an inspection room and a storage facility with all necessary equipment is at the B.I.P. within three months of the receipt of the translated final report.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission services: 7.2.1. for Frankfurt/Oder road post to consider withdrawal of the approval for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and for…
To the Commission services: 7.2.1. for Frankfurt/Oder road post to consider withdrawal of the approval for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and for NHC-products at chilled and frozen temperature, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.2. for Frankfurt/Oder rail post to consider withdrawal of the approval for products at ambient temperature, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.3. for Forst to consider withdrawal of the approval for products not fit for human consumption not under temperature control and for other animals, if no 13 XXIV/1062/99MR-EN Final satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.4. also for Forst to consider limiting the approval for products fit for human consumption to products fit for human consumption under temperature control only, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and if/or the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.5. to consider a follow up visit to Bremerhaven within the second part of the year to evaluate if appropriate action has been taken to ensure the import checks take place as it is foreseen in the EU-legislation. 7.2.6. for Bremerhaven to consider withdrawal of the approval for products not fit for human consumption, except raw material for the manufacture of pet food, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.7. for Bremen to consider withdrawal of the approval for products fit for human consumption and for products not fit for human consumption except fish meal.¦ 14
1999-10621999
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the detai…
To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the details of the actions, taken and planned, to address the recommendations below, along with a timetable for completion of these actions; 7.1.2. to take action to ensure that the personnel working in the B.I.P.s especially the new staff is well trained on the EU-procedures within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. 12 XXIV/1062/99MR-EN Final 7.1.3. to take action to ensure that all the deficiencies related to equipment, hygiene (e.g. exposed wood and maintenance of the facilities), procedures (also the checks in the warehouses), personnel and records are rectified within three months of receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.4. to take action to ensure for Frankfurt/Oder road that storage rooms for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and storage rooms for NHC- products at chilled and frozen temperature are put in place at the B.I.P. within six months of receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.5. to take action to ensure for Frankfurt/Oder rail that a storage room at ambient temperature is put in place at the B.I.P. within three months of receipt of the translated final report. Considering the number of consignments, the chilled container-unit should be for inspection of all products and the other container-unit for storage of all products at ambient temperature. 7.1.6. to take action to ensure for Forst that storage rooms for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperatures and all the facilities for NHC-products as well as an inspection unit (unloading, inspection and housing) for other animals are put in place at the B.I.P. within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. Concerning the construction work on the new facilities, a clear timetable, including the date foreseen to finish the construction, should be provided to the Commission Services. 7.1.7. to take all action necessary to resolve the problems relating to the unloading, inspection and storage of products unfit for human consumption except raw material for pet food at the B.I.P. of Bremerhaven within three months of the receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.8. also at Bremerhaven to address the staffing shortage due to the increased number of consignments and to the number of warehouses within six months of the receipt of the translated final report. 7.1.9. at Bremen, to take action to ensure that for the fish-meal as requested during the visit an unloading area, an inspection room and a storage facility with all necessary equipment is at the B.I.P. within three months of the receipt of the translated final report.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission services: 7.2.1. for Frankfurt/Oder road post to consider withdrawal of the approval for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and for…
To the Commission services: 7.2.1. for Frankfurt/Oder road post to consider withdrawal of the approval for HC-products at ambient and frozen temperature and for NHC-products at chilled and frozen temperature, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.2. for Frankfurt/Oder rail post to consider withdrawal of the approval for products at ambient temperature, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.3. for Forst to consider withdrawal of the approval for products not fit for human consumption not under temperature control and for other animals, if no 13 XXIV/1062/99MR-EN Final satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.4. also for Forst to consider limiting the approval for products fit for human consumption to products fit for human consumption under temperature control only, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and if/or the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.5. to consider a follow up visit to Bremerhaven within the second part of the year to evaluate if appropriate action has been taken to ensure the import checks take place as it is foreseen in the EU-legislation. 7.2.6. for Bremerhaven to consider withdrawal of the approval for products not fit for human consumption, except raw material for the manufacture of pet food, if no satisfactory guarantees arrive in due time and/or if the time limits submitted by the German Authorities are not met. 7.2.7. for Bremen to consider withdrawal of the approval for products fit for human consumption and for products not fit for human consumption except fish meal.¦ 14
1999-11971999
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the detai…
To the German authorities 7.1.1. to provide, within one month of receipt of the translated final report a response giving satisfactory guarantees with the details of the actions, taken and planned, to address the recommendations below along with a timetable for completion of these actions; 7.1.2. to provide guarantees as soon as possible for the proposed Border Inspection Post of Hahn airport to ensure that the deficiencies relating to the equipment, documentation and registration are rectified.
Rekommendation 2. To the Commission services: 7.2.1. to consider including Hahn airport in the agreed list of Border Inspection Posts as a Border Inspection Post approved for all…
To the Commission services: 7.2.1. to consider including Hahn airport in the agreed list of Border Inspection Posts as a Border Inspection Post approved for all products (HC, NHC) with the special remark (2) packed products only and for "other" animals (O) provided that satisfactory guarantees relating to the equipment, documentation and registration are received from the German authorities. 7.2.2. to assess the transposition of Council Directive 85/73/EEC, amended and consolidated by Council Directive 96/43/EC, by the "Ministerium für Umwelt und Forsten" of Rheinland-Pfalz to determine whether, in relation the charging of fees in BIPs, it is in line with EU-legislation. ¦ 7
1999-12041999
Border inspection posts
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Rekommendation 1. Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the deficiencies rela…
Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the deficiencies relating to the facilities (construction only) referred to in this report; along with a timetable for completion of these actions. All deficiencies should be corrected within 6 months of receipt of the translated final report and in particular: 27/04/00 - 42843 22 - For Hamburg port, the facilities for live animals (E) must be rebuilt and the Commission must receive guarantees of completion at least one month before the import season (01 March 2000). - For Hamburg airport, the facilities for products (NHC) and live animals (E). - For Frankfurt am Main the facilities for products (NHC) and live animals (U, E and O). § In view of previous missions to Bremerhaven, for Bremerhaven facilities for products (NHC) must be built within the time limit fixed in the report with reference number 1062/1999 (09 December 1999).
Rekommendation 2. Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the other deficiencie…
Provide a response within one month of receipt of the translated final report, giving details of the actions, taken and planned to address the other deficiencies referred to in this report (general findings, hygiene, procedure, equipment, veterinary staff, documentation and registration) along with a timetable for completion of these actions. In any event all deficiencies should be corrected within 3 months of receipt of the translated final report and in particular: § Veterinary staff: Shortage of staff in Bremerhaven and Frankfurt am Main Staff should be given the possibility of additional training, in particular related to procedures. § Hygiene: Hygiene must be improved. § Procedures: Systems containing info on incoming and outgoing consignments must be improved or set up in the German border inspection posts, in order to guarantee that all consignments from third countries arriving in the border inspection posts are under the supervision of the official veterinarian and are checked in accordance with the import requirements to this and the official veterinarian must have full access to these systems. Equally systems must be improved or set up in order to guarantee that all consignments transhipped, and all consignments non-EU conforming leave the border inspection posts and travel to the place of destination. To consider to set up a system in order to ensure that veterinary checks on consignments of live animals and products are carried out in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 97/78/EC and Directive 91/496/EEC and related Decisions. 27/04/00 - 42843 23 8.2. To the Commission It is recommended that the Commission Services: 8.2.1. Consider withdrawal of the approval of the border inspection posts mentioned in relation to the different categories if satisfactory guarantees are not provided within the relevant time limit by the German Authorities are not met: - Hamburg port: live animals (E) - Hamburg airport: live animals (O) and products (NHC) - Frankfurt: live animals (U, E and O) and products (HC and NHC) - Bremerhaven: products (NHC) (09 December 1999) 8.2.2. Consider evaluating the ANIMO system set up for the exchange of information for movements of certain products of animal origin.
Rekommendation 3. Consider accelerating the setting up of the SHIFT system.
Consider accelerating the setting up of the SHIFT system.
Rekommendation 4. Consider revision of the notification of consignments of fresh meat originating in Argentina as not all fresh meat is included.
Consider revision of the notification of consignments of fresh meat originating in Argentina as not all fresh meat is included.
Rekommendation 5. Consider setting up detailed rules for the movements of products of animal origin within the free zones and between warehouses in the free zone; a clarification…
Consider setting up detailed rules for the movements of products of animal origin within the free zones and between warehouses in the free zone; a clarification is needed for the use of Annexes B for movements within the free zone from one warehouse to another warehouse.
Rekommendation 6. Consider setting up detailed rules for processing of EU conforming products of animal origin under customs control and especially the veterinary certificates to…
Consider setting up detailed rules for processing of EU conforming products of animal origin under customs control and especially the veterinary certificates to be used after processing. 27/04/00 - 42843 24
1998-14831998
Classical swine fever
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Rekommendation 1. In view of the prevalence of the disease in wild boar and of the speed with which it can move, largely through the activities of hunters, both within national b…
In view of the prevalence of the disease in wild boar and of the speed with which it can move, largely through the activities of hunters, both within national boundaries and across them, veterinary authorities, even those whose area of responsibility contains only a small population of wild boar, must have in place measures which enable them to identify and deal with any evidence of classical swine fever.
Rekommendation 2. In the context of the fight against swine fever it is not possible to operate effectively with control measures which are activated only at the moment when an o…
In the context of the fight against swine fever it is not possible to operate effectively with control measures which are activated only at the moment when an outbreak is first identified; they must be in place, with the same level of detail and effectiveness, whether the disease is present or not. 7.2. Recommendations to the German authorities 7.2.1. The mission team recommends, in respect at least of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the following: · improvements in the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles used for the transport of pigs; · measures to bring about increased official supervision of pig collection centres; · improved supervision of herd registers; · changes in the procedures in semen collection centres to remove the risk of the dissemination of swine fever virus in semen or by any of the activities concerned in the provision of an artificial insemination service. 7.2.2. The German authorities should provide details of the action taken to implement these recommendations by 31 December 1998 (and notify the Food and Veterinary Office thereof). 7.3. Recommendations to the Commission 7.3.1. Increasing specialisation in agriculture has led to whole areas of Europe being devoted to the same aspect of pig production, with the result that pigs have to be transported in large numbers and often over long distances 9 to provide inputs or to reach markets. The mission team recommends that the Commission consider the possibility of a decision requiring that a period of at least thirty days should separate the introduction of pigs to, and any movement of pigs from, a holding, except for pigs sent for direct slaughter. 7.3.2. The introduction of a policy designed to emphasise regional self- sufficiency is also recommended as it would certainly have as a consequence a reduction in the incidence of classical swine fever and, possibly, of other List A diseases. 10