The year 2024 was characterised by the expansion of control of online trade. The cooperation with the AGES Internet Unit to strengthen consumer protection on the internet led to 150 checks and samples being taken in the product groups of toys, cosmetics and food supplements. In cooperation with the Ecosocial Forum (ÖSF), an event was organised on the dangers of cheap online purchases on the internet. cheap online purchases on the Internet was organised.
In addition, the cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BJV) of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg strengthens international efforts for food safety and consumer protection with a focus on online trade.
In the inter-agency cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (BMF/Customs Austria), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (BMSGPK) and AGES control campaigns on African swine fever (ASF) and "Action sharp!" against African swine fever and on food supplements (NEM) were successfully carried out.
In 2024, a total of 2,770 clearances of consignments from third countries were carried out at the Austrian border inspection posts and checked for import into the EU. 78 meat and dairy farms (on-site inspections) were checked for exports and 12 remote inspections (online audit) were carried out. In addition, the BAVG issued 499 official certificates.
And on 1 July 2024, the BAVG took over the tasks of issuing import licences and the authorisation and inspection of animal disease laboratories taken over.