ESA calls on Iceland to comply with EEA rules for fish-oil production
ESA has delivers formal discover to Iceland requesting compliance with EEA guidelines in relation to uncooked supplies used within the preparation of fish oil
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has delivered a letter of formal discover to Iceland requesting the nation to adjust to EEA guidelines that set requirements in relation to uncooked supplies used within the preparation of fish oil.
The formal discover issued yesterday, Wednesday 18 Could, mentioned that Iceland should additionally strengthen its official controls in regards to the manufacturing of fish oil or fishmeal unfit for human consumption.
Iceland is required beneath EEA guidelines to make sure that the uncooked supplies and manufacturing course of used to supply each fish oil for human consumption and fish oil or fishmeal not for human consumption on the similar premises meet strict meals hygiene necessities with a view to keep away from cross-contamination and related public well being dangers.
ESA conducted a veterinary mission to Iceland in May 2017 to evaluate official controls of EEA feed safety requirements during which shortcomings concerning official controls of production of fish oil were identified. Today’s letter of formal notice is being issued following numerous requests sent to Icelandic without adequate response.
ESA therefore concludes that Iceland has failed to undertake official controls to verify that fish oil not for human consumption produced at the same premises as fish oil for human consumption meets necessary food-hygiene requirements. In addition, Iceland has since the 2017 mission, adopted national regulation contradicting the EEA rules concerning raw materials used in the preparation of fish oil.
A letter of formal notice is the first step in infringement proceedings against an EEA EFTA State. The Icelandic Government now has two months to express its views before ESA decides whether to take the case further.
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