The food safety policy objective for an EU
membership candidate country is to develop and implement an
effective food safety control system based on strong science and
EU legislation, enforced by an integrated official control
service under the umbrella of a single food safety agency that
ensures a high level of public health and consumer confidence in
food...more >>
2. Where is Kosovo today?
Kosovo has made good progress in establishing
a legal basis for its food chain safety control system. Some key
EU Regulations and Directives have already been transposed,
including the “hygiene package”, legislation on food additives
and food contact materials, and the official controls
Regulation...more >>
3. Kosovo’s road map for change
Kosovo’s advantage over neighbouring countries
is being in the position to be able to rebuild its food chain
safety control system from scratch. Kosovo is the first country
in the region to propose a single food safety agency according
to the EU model. However, the food safety law needs to be passed
before the new Agency can develop and implement its monitoring
and surveillance programmes, performance standards for
municipalities, guidance for inspectors, and a strategy for
upgrading food manufacturers and processors...more >>
