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In the field of food, the cooperation between the two countries is not only reflected in food research and development, production, economy and trade, but also has a lot of communication and cooperation
in the field of food safety supervision.
In 2021, China and Germany signed the Joint Statement of Intent between the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany on Food Safety Supervision Cooperation, under which SAMR and the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture will carry out more in-depth cooperation and exchanges
in the field of food safety supervision.
On this occasion, the Food Partner Network gives a brief introduction
to the main principles of food safety regulation in Germany.
in the field of food safety supervision.
In 2021, China and Germany signed the Joint Statement of Intent between the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany on Food Safety Supervision Cooperation, under which SAMR and the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture will carry out more in-depth cooperation and exchanges
in the field of food safety supervision.
On this occasion, the Food Partner Network gives a brief introduction
to the main principles of food safety regulation in Germany.
Germany is a highly developed capitalist country and one of the most developed countries in the world in the food industry, which is its fourth largest industrial industry
.
Germany is not only a big producer but also a big consumer of food, so the government attaches great importance
to food safety.
In order to fully safeguard food safety and reduce risks, the German government has formulated seven basic principles of food safety, as shown in
Figure 1.
.
Germany is not only a big producer but also a big consumer of food, so the government attaches great importance
to food safety.
In order to fully safeguard food safety and reduce risks, the German government has formulated seven basic principles of food safety, as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1 Seven principles of food safety in Germany
01 Principles of Corporate Responsibility
Whether it is farmers, catering owners, food enterprises or supermarkets, they must ensure that the food they produce and operate meets food safety requirements and complies with current food regulations
.
Food producers and operators should comply with the "duty of care" (Sorgfalts-pflicht), otherwise it will lead to serious consequences
.
Therefore, all in the food production chain should ensure food safety
within the scope of responsibility through necessary measures, such as the establishment of a self-inspection and self-inspection system.
Food that does not meet the requirements of regulations on food hygiene, contaminant limits, labelling and labeling will be removed from the market, and the relevant food producers and operators will also bear civil and/or criminal liabilities
.
.
Food producers and operators should comply with the "duty of care" (Sorgfalts-pflicht), otherwise it will lead to serious consequences
.
Therefore, all in the food production chain should ensure food safety
within the scope of responsibility through necessary measures, such as the establishment of a self-inspection and self-inspection system.
Food that does not meet the requirements of regulations on food hygiene, contaminant limits, labelling and labeling will be removed from the market, and the relevant food producers and operators will also bear civil and/or criminal liabilities
.
For manufacturers, the most important food safety quality management system is the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program
.
As early as 1998, the principles of the HACCP system were written into the then German Food Hygiene Regulation
.
In 2006, when a series of EU health regulations came into force, the scheme was also incorporated into EU regulations
.
.
As early as 1998, the principles of the HACCP system were written into the then German Food Hygiene Regulation
.
In 2006, when a series of EU health regulations came into force, the scheme was also incorporated into EU regulations
.
02 Traceability principle
Since 2005, all food production and trading companies in the EU have not only needed to record information on where food is sold, but also to have information on the origin of raw materials to ensure that the cause of food safety problems can be quickly identified in the event of a food safety problem, and if necessary, the defective product
can be withdrawn or recalled.
Food packaging should be marked with a batch number or date so that companies and regulatory agencies can identify them
.
Foods of animal origin such as milk and meat products should also be marked with ovale Identitötskennzeichen, which includes the approval number of the manufacturer and the country and federal state
in which it is located.
can be withdrawn or recalled.
Food packaging should be marked with a batch number or date so that companies and regulatory agencies can identify them
.
Foods of animal origin such as milk and meat products should also be marked with ovale Identitötskennzeichen, which includes the approval number of the manufacturer and the country and federal state
in which it is located.
03 Official Food and Feed Supervision
The food and feed regulatory authorities of the respective federal states are responsible for the inspection of the relevant enterprises, not only on the market but also on the production and operation processes, including the inspection of the self-inspection of food enterprises (inspection of inspections).
The inspection of products mainly involves food ingredients, organoleptics, microorganisms, residues, pollutants, label identification and other aspects
.
The inspection of products mainly involves food ingredients, organoleptics, microorganisms, residues, pollutants, label identification and other aspects
.
Supervision and inspection of sensitive foods will be more frequent
.
The frequency of inspections of companies that have been found to be non-conformities will increase, while the inspections of "model companies" will not be carried out frequently
.
.
The frequency of inspections of companies that have been found to be non-conformities will increase, while the inspections of "model companies" will not be carried out frequently
.
04 The precautionary principle
From a scientific point of view, risks cannot be completely eliminated
.
In this context, the precautionary principle can play an important role, requiring competent authorities to be able to take appropriate preventive measures to minimize food safety risks
.
At the same time, the applicability of the measures must be ensured, and as soon as new scientific data become available, they must be evaluated and necessary modifications
made.
.
In this context, the precautionary principle can play an important role, requiring competent authorities to be able to take appropriate preventive measures to minimize food safety risks
.
At the same time, the applicability of the measures must be ensured, and as soon as new scientific data become available, they must be evaluated and necessary modifications
made.
05 Independent and scientific risk assessment
At the national level, the risk assessment is carried out by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and in the Länder Länder
Inspectorates.
The work of the Federal Risk Assessment Institute is independent and free to study and assess risks
to humans and animals in the food and feed sector.
Unaffected by any political, social and economic factors
.
Even if the data basis for a conclusion is insufficient, the Federal Risk Assessment Institute has the authority to study and evaluate the risk and to publish the results to the public (risk communication).
Inspectorates.
The work of the Federal Risk Assessment Institute is independent and free to study and assess risks
to humans and animals in the food and feed sector.
Unaffected by any political, social and economic factors
.
Even if the data basis for a conclusion is insufficient, the Federal Risk Assessment Institute has the authority to study and evaluate the risk and to publish the results to the public (risk communication).
06 Separation of risk assessment and risk management
The risk assessment body will carry out the risk assessment work and complete the assessment report without any political, economic or other factors, after which the risk management department will be involved
.
Since 2002, EU and German regulations have clearly stipulated that risk assessment should be separated from risk management and that risk assessment should be carried out
independently.
.
Since 2002, EU and German regulations have clearly stipulated that risk assessment should be separated from risk management and that risk assessment should be carried out
independently.
In Germany, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is the central authority for food safety management and is responsible for risk management together with the Federal Agency for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL
).
The professional decisions and measures of both departments are based on the results of
risk assessments carried out independently by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
BfR is independent of BMEL and BVL when conducting risk assessment, as shown in
Figure 2.
).
The professional decisions and measures of both departments are based on the results of
risk assessments carried out independently by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
BfR is independent of BMEL and BVL when conducting risk assessment, as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2 Separation of risk assessment bodies from risk management bodies
07 Transparent risk communication
The food safety authorities of the federal states make information
available to the public in various forms.
Where food establishments have taken various precautionary measures, consumers will be notified
accordingly if food that still poses a risk to human health enters the market.
First of all, responsible food companies will notify consumers
within the scope of the recall according to the recall plan.
In addition, the competent authorities of the federal states will inform the public through the food safety early warning platform set up by the German Federal Agency for Consumer Protection and Food Safety, as shown in
Figure 3.
available to the public in various forms.
Where food establishments have taken various precautionary measures, consumers will be notified
accordingly if food that still poses a risk to human health enters the market.
First of all, responsible food companies will notify consumers
within the scope of the recall according to the recall plan.
In addition, the competent authorities of the federal states will inform the public through the food safety early warning platform set up by the German Federal Agency for Consumer Protection and Food Safety, as shown in
Figure 3.
Figure 3 BVL established the website of the food safety early warning platform
Summary
Germany's food safety network consists of food producers and operators, food inspectors, scientific laboratories, assessment bodies and official risk management bodies at all levels
.
All regulatory processes are managed
, coordinated and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the German Federal Agency for Consumer Protection and Food Safety and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
This is like the skeleton and muscle
of German food safety regulation.
The seven basic principles of food safety run through all aspects
of food production and supervision like a "spiritual core".
Together, they provide the most powerful guarantee
for the long-term and stable development of the German food industry.
.
All regulatory processes are managed
, coordinated and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the German Federal Agency for Consumer Protection and Food Safety and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
This is like the skeleton and muscle
of German food safety regulation.
The seven basic principles of food safety run through all aspects
of food production and supervision like a "spiritual core".
Together, they provide the most powerful guarantee
for the long-term and stable development of the German food industry.
