EU faced fragmented food safety standards and traceability gaps.
Traceability one step back, one step forward; rapid alert notification (RASFF); withdrawal and recall obligations
Withdrawal from market; fines vary by member state; criminal prosecution
Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — applies at time of placing on market
Affected HS Codes: 0101, 0102, 0103, 0104, 0105, 0106, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0210, 0301, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, 0401, 0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0406, 0407, 0408, 0409, 04...
Issuing Authority: European Commission / EFSA