TIRANA, Jan 25 /ATA/ The Parliamentary Committee on Production Activities, Trade and Environment, discussed on Tuesday two important draft laws in the field of food safety, that “On food” amended “and”
On veterinary service in the Republic of Albania, ” amended.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Frida Krifca, said that “Albanian agriculture is in the process of approximation with the EU.”
Krifca noted that the legal changes are also aimed at strengthening food safety in the country.
The Minister informed that the livestock imports come only from epizootic-free areas (states), which are designated by the World Organization for Animal Health.
Regarding the “Open Balkan” agreements, Krifca said that they are agreements based on reciprocity between the signatory countries, facilitating trade for business.
“Through legal acts we increase the food safety of products of animal origin, the protection of the Albanian consumer and the credibility of exports”, declared Krifca.
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