The Donald Trump’s report Those American dishes are safer than Europeans There is no foundation for that.
One of the latest Attempt to justify fees Of the now suspended agricultural commodities, the US president said that imported foods, including the EU (EU), said that the rules of the country were not safe for the US consumers.
“They are not examined, they can be very dirty and disgusting, and that it is harmful to our American farmers,” Trump said in March. Bernhard URL, European Food Security Authority (EFSA) Managing Director, Was sharply denied These ideas in the interview with ‘EuroNuse’. “If the president refers to the EU food, he simply makes mistakes. It cannot be the food of the EU, is certainly not,” URL said.
According to URL, high EU standards are guaranteed Complete studiesAcute use of food law and scientific supervision used by EFSA. Based on Pharma, EFSA is the embryo of a system that oversees the food production chain, and more than five million official restrictions are carried out by member states.
Food safety, unusable in business negotiations
After the announcement of Trump 90 -day payment fightingOvarian The Authority Now faces one The new round of the hard negotiations Is destined to avoid a vast business conflict. Some people in Washington expect to accept Europe Import increase American agricultural products to overcome tensions. However, it is expected to Food safety Sea One of the main friction points.
European Union considers some American practicesThe use of growth hormones in the beef, the adequate labeling (omg) of genetically modified organisms, and washing of chlorine birds with chlorine can endanger public health.
The URL made it clear that no pressure would be forced to reduce the EU’s food safety standards. “I’m absolutely sure: Food safety standards are not negotiated,” he said. “We have our European terms, The world’s fierceSo they will continue. There may be other business problems to find the solution, but there is no food safety table. “
Working system
EU food policy a The most preventive attitudeFocused on long -term protection. On the other hand, US regulations are generally tolerant with danger and adhere to economic criteria. For example, the rules Animal welfare They are usually tough in American industrial farms because they prioritize profit. Considering URL, the latest management of the explosives Avioar fever In Europe it demonstrates the strength of its food safety systems.
American current About 70 people declared human cases.
“Europe is a great example“, He said.” We start from the US more difficult than the United States, but we have (Avian fever) control. “It also represents a quick response to growing again Disease of foot and mouth In 2025, it was quickly held in Germany and is now controlled by the livestock authorities of Hungary and Slovakia, while Austria is preparing precautions.
EFSA, URL explained, offers Scientific adviceEach member states are responsible for managing eruptions. “There are sacrifices, safety areas, surveillance zones … All are used quickly and efficiently by member states,” he said.
Fight against fake foods about food
Beyond Trump’s comments, EFSA is usually handled that URL said Misinform New foods, such as the food recognized by the European Union, especially eaten insects or laboratory cultivated meat.
The URL responded to the media’s instructions that the European Union imposes this type of products on consumers. “We only confirm if a company wants marketing authentication Is safe“He said.” No one is forced to eat it. It is named, and the consumer can decide themselves. “
However, the struggle against food -related false news requires many resources. This requires integrated efforts between the EFSA, the National Governments and the European Commission. “We’re trying Resist the false information Share the facts and data, “URL said.” This is not easy in the world of social networks, but people with joint ventures are not tests and fiction. “
