European Commission publishes the Health and Food Audits and Analysis Work Programme for 2026
The European Commission has published its Health and Food Audits and Analysis work programme for 2026, aimed at keeping the highest standards of food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health and in certain areas of human health, across the European Union (EU).
As part of the programme, the Commission will conduct a total of 159 audits and other controls in EU Member States, third countries exporting to the EU, and EU candidate countries. These thorough checks aim to verify that EU standards and legislation are being correctly implemented, giving consumers confidence that their interests are protected.
In 2026, the proportion of controls of non-EU countries will increase compared to previous years (51% of controls in the agri-food-chain area, against 33% in 2025). This aligns with the Commissioner’s mission letter and the EU Vision for Agriculture and Food and, at the same time, supports the EU enlargement process.