The controls carried out by the Federal Environmental Inspection aim to put a stop to the dangers and/or nuisances that affect health or the environment. They also have a dissuasive, educational, and preventive effect.
Furthermore, compliance with the legislation helps to establish the conditions for fair competition.
More specifically, the Federal Environmental Inspection controls the placing on the market of:
… and carries out different types of checks on:
- animal and plant species
- timber and timber products
Also, the Federal Environmental Inspection monitors:
- phytosanitary products (plant treatment products) designed for private individuals. Products used by professionals, such as farmers, are verified by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC)
- fumigations
What triggers a control?
What happens during a check?
What are the legal proceedings and penalties in the event of a violation?
Other types of inspection are organised by the FPS, such as for: