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EXPECTATIONS OF VETERINARIANS IN THE MEMBER STATES TO FVO INSPECTION SYSTEM Brussels, 13 June 2012. Christophe Buhot DVM. History. BSE crisis in 1996 Food safety policy in 1997 FVO established in 19997 In Grange since 2002. Structure. 7 FVO units F6 : AH & AW. Mission. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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EXPECTATIONS OF VETERINARIANS IN THE MEMBER STATES
TO FVO INSPECTION SYSTEM
Brussels, 13 June 2012
Christophe Buhot DVM
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BSE crisis in 1996Food safety policy in 1997FVO established in 19997In Grange since 2002
History
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Structure
7 FVO unitsF6 : AH & AW
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Mission
• carry out on-the-spot inspections• report findings• make recommendations• follow up the action taken by CAs
Areas of activity
• food safety• animal health• animal welfare• plant health
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Programme
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2010248 audits 58% in EU-27AW : 7% 17 planned, 15 completed(farms, transport, slaughter)
2011264 audits 53% in EU-27AW : 7% 18 planned(farms, transport)(Au, Be, Hun, It, Pol, Port, Slv)
2012262 audits 64% in EU-27AW : 8% 20 planned
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The audit reports of the Food and Veterinary Office are published on the DG Health and Consumers website:http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/ir_search_en.cfm
FVO missions are very transparent – audit reports are published
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Goals
1. confidence of consumers2. high safety levels for trade3. better position for exporters4. development of EU policy5. transparent enforcement
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Role of each veterinarian
Is to promote and protect •Animal Health•Animal welfare•Public Health
In order to fulfil these role, he needs to be a player in the complete system = the Veterinary Services
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Veterinary Services
• both official as private veterinarians •need clear chain of command: CVO (Chief Veterinary officer) and one person resp of AH, AW, PH•Need training of both official as private vets
GLOBAL PUBLIC GOOD
→ FVO ensures the effectiveness of Veterinary Services
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• From food safety to animal welfare• Is animal welfare a concern for consumers or a wider societal issue ?• Can we set up undisputed standards on animal welfare and applicable in the EU ?• What are the priorities ?• Good veterinary services = public + private• Any policy => political will + finances + human resources
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Thank you for your attention
Comments, questions?
Ref: DG Sanco website