Állatáruhibaellenes

Állatáruhibaellenes is a term used to describe a set of measures and policies aimed at reducing defects and fraud in products and services related to animals, including live animals, animal feed, veterinary medicines, pet care products, and other animal goods. The aim is to protect consumers and animal welfare by ensuring accurate labeling, safe composition, proper packaging, and reliable market information. The concept covers prevention, detection, and response to problems such as mislabeling, adulteration, counterfeit products, and unsafe or non-compliant goods that could endanger animals or humans.

Regulatory framework typically involves consumer protection authorities, food and feed safety agencies, veterinary authorities, and customs services, operating under harmonized rules at the European Union level. Businesses must comply with labeling requirements, ingredient disclosures, safety testing, traceability, and recall procedures. Penalties for violations may include fines, product seizures, mandatory recalls, and sales bans.

Implementation relies on market surveillance, inspections, and cooperation with veterinary services and border controls. Examples include actions against mislabelled pet food ingredients, adulterated animal feed, or counterfeit veterinary medicines, as well as breaches in live-animal transport standards.

Impact and scope: The term describes ongoing efforts to maintain trust in animal-related commerce, safeguard animal health and welfare, and prevent economic losses from fraud.

See also: consumer protection, animal welfare, pet food safety, regulation of animal products