26/07/2019 (Agence Europe) – The European Commission has decided on Thursday 25 July to send a reasoned opinion to the Czech Republic for non-compliance with EU rules on official controls applied to feed and food. The Regulation also contains provisions on animal health and animal welfare (Regulation (EC) No 882/2004). Czech authorities have established in national law an obligation for operators to systematically notify the arrival of foodstuffs to the place of destination at least 24 hours in advance. Such a provision is contrary to the harmonised framework established by EU rules. The Commission considers that the obligation to report the arrival of goods from another Member State must not be systematic. (LC)