Animal health and welfare and food safety report: review of the balance of competences

The government is carrying out a review of the EU’s competences. The review will provide an analysis of what the EU does and how it affects the UK.

Full details of the review programme can be found in this detailed guide.

Defra led on the report on animal health and welfare and food safety in the first semester of the review (autumn 2012 - summer 2013) alongside the Food Standards Agency.