The government streamlines ANSA border controls

August 14, 2023 – Border control for goods subject to inspection by the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) will be streamlined. The Government, at the initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, has approved changes to the Regulation regarding the procedure for crossing the state border for goods subject to control by ANSA. Thus, the frequency of physical and identity checks for non-animal origin food products is to be reduced.

Furthermore, considering the practice of the Baltic States and Romania, these adjustments have the potential to significantly reduce the duration of inspections and the waiting time for batches of goods at state border crossing points.

The changes were proposed to correct the deficiencies in law enforcement, which resulted in costs and delays for economic agents.

At the same time, the project ensures the alignment of the regulatory act with the best practices of European Union countries.