Israel: Exemptions from the conditions for entry with pets to Austria as of 17.10.2023

10/17/2023 | 1 min read

On current occasion the Federal Office of Consumer Health (BAVG) informs about the legal requirements for the entry with pets from Israel to Austria.…

Extension of composite products exempted from official controls at border inspection posts.

09/08/2023 | 1 min read

From 21 September 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/1674 amends Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards the inclusion of certain spreads and preparations for the…

Amendment to the health certificate for the import of ornamental fish

08/30/2023 | 1 min read

DFfVO (EU) 2023/516 amends DfVO (EU) 2020/2236 of the health certificate for imports of ornamental fish (AQUA-ENTRY-ESTAB/REALESE/ OTHER). EUR-Lex -…

Lifting of EU-wide measures regarding shipments from Fukushima as of 03.08.2023

07/18/2023 | 1 min read

The special rules for the import of food and feed originating in or coming from Japan following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant have…

Ukraine: termination of exemptions from travel regulations for refugees accompanied by pets as of 01.07.2023

06/26/2023 | 1 min read

As of July 1, the exemptions for Ukrainian refugees accompanied by pets will end. From then on, the regular legal entry requirements will apply.

Changes in import control of food of non-animal origin as of 27.06.2023

06/14/2023 | 1 min read

Based on the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1110, consignments of food and feed of non-animal origin are temporarily subject to enhanced official…

Beware of online purchases of cosmetics with banned fragrances

05/04/2023 | 1 min read

Consumers should be particularly careful when buying perfumes, eau de toilettes, deodorants and aftershaves that contain banned fragrances. Currently,…

Addition to FAQs in the area of import control of live animals.

04/20/2023 | 1 min read

Our FAQs in the area of import control of live animals has been extended in addition to the topic of private travel with pets (= travel) also to the…

Changes in the import control of plant food from 16.02.2023

02/13/2023 | 1 min read

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/174 will enter into force on 16/02/2023.

AGES-BAVG-ÖIAT: Working together for consumer protection on the Internet

02/03/2023 | 3 min read

The BAVG and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, AGES, cooperate with the Austrian Institute for Applied Telecommunications, ÖIAT, to…
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