Labels, appellations d'origine, service vétérinaire et protection des consommateurs
In: Revue française d'administration publique, Band 56, Heft 1, S. 633-641
Labels, Designations of origin, Veterinary services and Consumer protection.
Assuring consumers of the hygienic quality of foodstuffs is the job of the Ministry of Agriculture, which lays down regulatory standards covering the entire cycle from the early production stages to the sale of the product, and the veterinary services, which monitor their implementation. In addition, there exist a number of voluntary procedures, such as the use of labels (certifying high quality), from which producers seeking to differentiate their products may choose. The State's role is therefore confined to protecting the interests of the consumer by guaranteeing fair trading and accurate information.