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Biocide Competent Authorities Meeting 11-12 Nov. 2015

Join the meeting of Biocide Competent Authorities to discuss EU standards on food safety, animal health, plant health, and more. Learn about audit activities, reports, and the role of the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).

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Biocide Competent Authorities Meeting 11-12 Nov. 2015

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  1. Meeting of Biocide Competent Authorities11-12 November 2015 The Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) Dara O'Shea

  2. FVO • Responsible for verifyingcompliancewith EU standards • Food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health • Medicaldevices, active pharmaceutical ingredients • Active in: Member States Candidate Countries Third Countries

  3. Location….

  4. FVO 160 staff: Admin & Audit 250 audits/missions per year, 2/3 in MS, 1/3 in TC Reports are published and available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/index_en.htm

  5. FVO – 7 units F1: Country profiles, co-ordination and follow-up F2:Food of animal origin – mammals F3:Food of animal origin – birds and fish F4:Plant health, food of plant origin and food quality F5:Animal nutrition, import controls and residues F6:Animal health and welfare F7: Quality, planning and development

  6. SECTOR F4.2 AUDIT/MISSION ACTIVITIES Pesticide Controls Authorisation Marketing and use of PPPs Pesticide residues Import Controls (FNAO) Organic Farming (DG AGRI) Food Supplements PDO/PGI Food Irradiation Biocides?

  7. The F4.2 Pesticides team… • Jan, Dara, Piroska, Tsvetana, Gonzalo • Plus National Experts

  8. FVO Missions/Audits Legal basis of audits is Reg 882/2004 Missions in absence of legal basis Fact finding, MS agreement Publication of Audit vs. Mission reports Mission/Audit series Team of 2-3 FVO staff & Nat Expert Duration:5-10 days

  9. TYPICAL ITINERARY At central level • Opening meeting • Authorisation system reviewed • Overall control system reviewed • Closing meeting Two regions visited • Meeting with regional CA • Observe an inspection at a manufacturer/distributor/retailer • Observe an inspection at a user

  10. MISSION/AUDIT REPORT • Legal Requirements • Findings • Conclusions • (Recommendations) • Draft Report • Comments / (Action plan) • Final Report

  11. National Experts • MS staff involved in authorisation/enforcement • Training? • An opportunity to learn • An opportunity to shareideas

  12. How the FVO adds value…. • MS • MS specific weaknesses/inefficiencies identified • EU • OVERVIEW REPORT • Common weaknesses • Issues with interpretation of legislation • Gaps in legislation • Best practices • Exchange of ideas by Nat Experts & BTSF? • BETTER EU WIDE CONTROLS?

  13. Thanks for your attention. Questions…..dara.o'shea@ec.europa.eu

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