Through Order 430/2026, published in Official Gazette no. 397 of May 12, 2026, the national surveillance and control program in the sanitary-veterinary and food safety field is updated.
What does it stipulate?
The Order adjusts the national program of sanitary-veterinary actions, with a direct impact on operators in the agricultural and food sector. The changes primarily aim at updating protocols for the surveillance, prevention, and control of animal diseases. This may mean changes in the schedule of mandatory vaccinations, in the frequency and methodology of testing for certain conditions, as well as in reporting procedures to competent authorities. Companies must pay attention to these technical details, as non-compliance can lead to sanctions or movement restrictions for animals.
A second important component refers to the surveillance and control norms in the field of food safety. The changes may introduce new requirements regarding sample collection for products of animal origin (meat, milk, eggs) or may update the permitted limits for certain contaminants. These adjustments directly influence the self-control plans (HACCP) of processors and retailers, who must ensure that their internal procedures are aligned with the new standards imposed by ANSVSA.
The normative act also brings clarifications regarding the procedures for identifying and registering farm animals (bovine, swine, ovine, caprine, and equine). Aspects such as deadlines for declaring animal movements, details to be included in accompanying documents, or technical requirements for ear tags and other identification means may be targeted. Correct management of these aspects is fundamental for ensuring product traceability and access to subsidies.
To whom does it apply?
The changes directly target a wide range of economic operators:
- Animal breeding farms (bovine, swine, ovine, caprine, equine), regardless of size.
- Slaughterhouses and processing units for meat, milk, and other products of animal origin.
- Feed producers and distributors of veterinary products.
- Food distributors and retailers, including supermarkets, specialty stores, and agro-food markets.
- Public catering units (restaurants, canteens) that process and serve products of animal origin.
What should you do?
- Check if the new disease surveillance protocols impose changes to the vaccination, testing, or treatment program on your farm.
- Review your self-control plan and internal food safety procedures (HACCP) to align them with any new sample collection and control requirements.
- Update animal registration procedures and reporting of their movements in the national system, to comply with new technical or deadline requirements.
- Train relevant personnel (farm managers, quality managers, veterinarians) on specific changes that directly affect the company’s operations.
Source: Official Gazette, Part I, no. 397 of May 12, 2026.
Note: This material is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or business advice. As the interpretation and application of legal provisions can vary significantly depending on the specific circumstances of each entity, we recommend seeking specialized legal assistance before adopting any operational decisions based on these changes.