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To whom do the requirements of the new EU hygiene package apply ?

The requirements of the EU hygiene package apply to all companies that produce, process, and market food following the initial production.

• Operators of the food industry
• Storage and transportation operators
• Wholesalers and retailers
• Kiosks
• Restaurants
• Mass catering operators

The general obligation for food business operators is to ensure that they satisfy all relevant hygiene requirements. One of the hygiene measures to be adopted is the maintenance of the cold chain. Further the food business operators must implement the HACCP Principles.

These pages will inform you about the general aspects of the new EU hygiene package, especially the so called "HACCP" principles, and certain Makro tools which will help you complying with the EU requirements.

Please note that the correct application of the HACCP method and the EU hygiene standards depends on the type and size of your food business.

METRO Cash & Carry advices you to contact your specific business organization for more detailed information.

While the information provided on this pages has been carefully collected, METRO Cash & Carry does not give a warranty as to the completeness and correctness of the information contained. For further legal notice please refer to the impressum.

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