On 08.12.2022, the amendment to the EU regulations concerning the marketing of fresh eggs, published in the Official Journal of the EU on 18.11.2022, came into force. By means of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2258 of 9 September 2022 (amending and correcting Annex III to Regulation (EC)

The quality system of seed certification prevents contamination of the seed, regardless of its nature. In addition, all production steps in seed production are traceable. For certification, the requirements for testing are defined in accordance with the Seed Act and the current state of the art in s

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been set up to increase the level of security when logging in. Here you will find a guide for easy handling .

In view of the current situation, the Federal Office for Food Safety would like to draw your attention to § 22 para. 2 DMG 2021, according to which fertilizers, soil additives, growing media and plant aids approved for an unlimited period of time in accordance with § 9a Fertilizer Act 1994 may only

Plant protection products are comprehensively tested and safe in Austria The highest possible protection of humans, animals and the environment is the primary task and goal of the scientific testing and approval of plant protection products . Following the European model, the scientific risk assessm

Organic seed database content The BAES is the competent authority for the recognition and approval of seed and planting material. The certification of seed from and for organic farming requires a spec

Passport control! - The plant passport as a security feature for phytosanitary status. A passport stands for security and guarantees traceability of origin. This simple "formula" is not only valid for the movement of people, it also has significance for the trade in plants. In trade within the EU, a

In the future, the Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) and the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) will contribute their expertise regarding food safety and environmental protection to an Austrian taskforce to combat environmental crime. Recently, ministries and authorities signed a Memorandu

Since June 2023, the Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) has been carrying out increased inspections of feed imports from Ukraine. As part of the feed inspection, specific tests are carried out for residues of pesticide active ingredients, any contamination with pathogens (e.g. salmonella) or heav