1 EXPECTATIONS OF VETERINARIANS IN THE MEMBER STATES TO FVO INSPECTION SYSTEM Brussels, 13 June 2012 Christophe Buhot DVM

2 BSE crisis in 1996 Food safety policy in 1997 FVO established in In Grange since 2002 History

3 Structure 7 FVO units F6 : AH & AW

4 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

5 Programme

audits 58% in EU-27 AW : 7% 17 planned, 15 completed (farms, transport, slaughter) audits 53% in EU-27 AW : 7% 18 planned (farms, transport) (Au, Be, Hun, It, Pol, Port, Slv) audits 64% in EU-27 AW : 8% 20 planned

7 The audit reports of the Food and Veterinary Office are published on the DG Health and Consumers website: FVO missions are very transparent – audit reports are published

8 Goals 1. confidence of consumers 2. high safety levels for trade 3. better position for exporters 4. development of EU policy 5.transparent enforcement

9 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

10 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

11 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

12 Thank you for your attention Comments, questions? Ref: DG Sanco website