Inspection of food and animals
It is the responsibility of the establishments to follow the rules concerning food, animal welfare and animal health. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) inspects all establishments producing, importing and marketing food. DVFA also inspect livestock owners, producers of non food products of animal origin and practising veterinary surgeons.
As a public authority DVFA:
• Carries out inspections according to the general inspection manual and other guidelines and legislation.
• Has the right to come everywhere in the establishment and inspect for example premises, products, documents and electronic data.
• Has the right to give the necessary sanctions like enjoining orders, prohibitions, injunctions, administrative fines and reporting to the police.
• Has the right to take the necessary samples.
• Must respect the rights of the establishments and give the necessary information during an inspection e.g. about observations and legal rights.
• Document the inspections on inspection reports.