Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Food, agriculture and consumer protection are subjects that affect all citizens directly.
The BMELV’s main aims include promoting a balanced, healthy diet and safe foods, ensuring that everyday goods are safe, assisting in the development of clear consumer rights and helping to ensure that the agricultural sector is strong and able to perform the duties required of it.
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In the face of a growing global population and the limited sources of fossil fuels, food supply and energy recovery from renewable resources the German farming industry takes on increasing importance.
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Information on pet passports for the EU, as well as legislation against dangerous dogs.
Taking pets to Germany
The BMELV promotes healthy enjoyment involving good, safe food. In order to guarantee good, safe food from the farm gate and stable to the dinner plate, there are a number of statutory provisions coupled with extensive controls.
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The BMELV is committed to ensuring that the framework conditions for appropriate consumer rights, for protection against deception and misleading information are up to date.
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