Press Release: Commission proposes making animal feed even safer

The Commission has adopted a proposal to put in place safeguard measures to deal with emergencies in the feedingstuff sector and to strengthen controls on animal feed. If a feed scare should arise, the proposal will allow the Commission to act swiftly and independently to deal with the emergency. In addition, a rapid alert system for feed will be introduced. This is part of the actions outlined in the White Paper on Food Safety.