11.03.2010

After control visits in Norwegian poultry farms, slaughterhouses and factories in January, the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Surveillance Authority (ESA) concludes that the Norwegian Food Control Authority (Mattilsynet) does not have a good enough hygiene control system for the industry.
ESA monitors (three of) the EFTA States. ESA ensures that Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway respect their obligations under the EEA Agreement, just like the EU Member States are supervised by the European Commission.