Food Safety in the Czech Republic[在捷克共和国食品安全](PPT-31).pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Food Safety in the Czech Republic Why to put emphasis on food safety? It concerns everyone 91% of EU population express interest in it Has direct impact on: the quality and length of life population health Basic legal framework Treaty establishing EC Article 3 – high level of health protection and strengthening of consumer protection Article 95 – use of new scientific knowledge as a basis Article 152 – high level of human health protection must be part of any Community policy Assuring food safety Based on Regulation of the EP and of the Council No 178/2002 Requires good communication among Ministries with non-government organisations with expert as well as general public Information based on scientific findings Fundamental strategic documents in the Czech Republic I Food Safety Strategy in the CR adopted by the Government in 2001 lays down key requirements for the pre-accession period Fundamental strategic documents in the Czech Republic II Food Safety Strategy in the CR after Accession to the EU adopted in December 2004 review in 2006 emphasis on improved communication within the CR, EU Member States, EU bodies and third countries Inter-ministerial co-operation I Ministry of Agriculture co-ordination of the food safety system supervision over production of food and feed Ministry of Health assessment of health risks supervision over catering Inter-ministerial co-operation II Ministry of the Environment monitoring and assessment of the environment Ministry of Interior crisis management State Office for Nuclear Safety radiation monitoring Inter-ministerial co-operation takes place through FOOD SAFETY CO-ORDINATION UNIT Co-ordination Unit I Established in 2002 Consists of: representatives of central state administration bodies relevant state supervisory bodies consumer and industry organisations Co-ordination Unit II