Europe is the world's biggest importer and one of the top exporters. To maintain control over the diversity and quality of products within the member states, the european commission has developed laws, regulations and structures. Protecting the health of consumersis a priority in Europe.
The Food and Veterinary Office is located in grange, in Ireland. It is one of the branches of the European Comission charged with supervising the application of food safety laws in Europe. More than a hundred veterinary inspectors are based there.
Interviews:Graham Wood: Inspector, FVO, Ireland.
Eric Poudelet: Head of unit, European Commission, Belgium.
Paola Testori Coggi: Director, European Comission,, Belgium.
Lucien Royen:Farmer, Belgium.
Antoine Cuvillier:Director, EFSA, Italy.
Muriel Detry:General Manager, DETRY, Belgium.
?arko Rov?cek:Chief Veterenary, Border Inspection Post, Slovenia.
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