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". – Hailing from Ireland, the ‘Food Island’, I am extremely conscious of the need to convince European consumers that European food products are second to none in the world when it comes to hygiene and safety as well as quality.
Following on from a number of scares in recent years, tremendous steps have been taken to fine-tune the whole food production process so that nothing can be left to chance and so that our consumers can have peace of mind.
I particularly welcome the putting in place of rules which seek to guarantee that food imported from outside the Union must meet with the same rigorous standards that apply to producers within the EU. As we fast approach enlargement, this must remain high on the agenda so that the standards which European consumers have come to expect can be maintained.
The cornerstone of food safety policy is the establishment of the European Food Safety Authority. It is a matter of deep concern that almost half a year after the start-up date, the permanent home of the Authority remains undecided. This gives out a very dubious signal to consumers as to the urgency with which European authorities treat the whole question of food safety."@en1
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