The Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection in Hamburg, the BAVG and AGES conclude a co-operation agreement for close collaboration at a strategic…

The biggest challenge for efficient official market surveillance of online trade (eCommerce) is currently the rapidly increasing number of orders for…

The import of around 8.2 tonnes of meat products was prevented during a multi-agency collaboration between the BAVG, Austrian Customs (ZAÖ), the…

In a joint control operation by the Austrian Customs Office (ZAÖ) and the Federal Office of Consumer Health (BAVG), special checks were carried out on…

During the summer holidays and the travel season, the local veterinary and customs authorities warn against bringing animal foodstuffs back to Austria…

As of Monday 1 July 2024, the BAVG will take over the import authorisation agenda in accordance with Section 23 (4) TGG 2024 in conjunction with…

Consignments from third countries (or parts of third countries) of food and feed of non-animal origin listed in the Annexes to Regulation (EU)…

From 11 June 2024, all TRACES users will require additional authentication when logging in via the EU Login in addition to the personal password used…

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1130 of 19 April 2024 amended Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 577/2013 on the non-commercial movement of dogs, cats…

Austrian consumers are increasingly buying food and other everyday items such as cosmetics and children's toys online. The complaint rate for…