The brochure explains how the food safety system in Germany works, giving numerous practical examples and outlining objectives, principles and measures.

On 19 March 2013, the EU agriculture ministers agreed broad guidelines for the future shaping of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2013.

Judicial authorities are currently investigating farm operators suspected of violating regulations on egg production

Consumers need to be well-informed about the opportunities and risks presented by the internet if they are to make sound choices about their own privacy. Their data must be safe.

The BMELV is working to ensure that consumers can more easily identify regional products when shopping for groceries. The first products bearing the regional label went on sale in several test regions in mid-January 2013.

The animal welfare label will enable consumers to easily recognise whether food has been produced according to animal welfare standards that are significantly higher than the minimum legal requirements.

In the event of delays and cancellations, passengers are entitled to compensation which is governed by European regulations and, in Germany, by the Passenger Rights Act (Fahrgastrechtegesetz).

The BMELV pursues a comprehensive strategy in the area of animal welfare. This includes numerous initiatives, one aspect of which is the current amendment to the Animal Welfare Act.