European Commission 23 March 2012, REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION on the overall operation of official controls in the Member States on food safety, animal health and animal welfare, and plant health

52012DC0122 REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION on the overall operation of official controls in the Member States on food safety, animal health and animal welfare, and plant health /* COM/2012/0122 final */ TABLE OF CONTENTS 1..... Background. 1 2..... The EU Food Chain. 2 3..... Overview of EU food safety controls. 3 3.1. Review of annual reports of Member States. 3 3.2.