date:May 09, 2013
However, the recent horsemeat scandal has shown that there is room for improvement, even if no health risk emerged. Today's package of reforms comes at an opportune moment as it shows that the system can respond to challenges; it also takes on board some of the lessons learned. In a nutshell, the package aims to provide smarter rules for safer food.
Businesses will benefit from simpler, science and risk-based rules in terms of reduced administrative burden, more efficient processes and measures