Report raises meat import control shortcomings: IFA president
Mr Bryan yesterday called for a full reappraisal of the EU policy on meat imports and controls. He said the EU should immediately suspend their involvement in the Mercosur negotiations until such time as a guarantee can be provided to European consumers and producers that imports fully meet EU standards.
The IFA president said the Court of Auditors report examined the Commission’s supervision of the EU system of veterinary checks carried out at the Border Inspection Posts on meat imports. The audit concluded that the implementation of the 2004 Hygiene Package has been delayed and has to be completed in important regulatory aspects.
