The administrative capacity of inspection has been strengthened thanks to the modernisation of border posts and the establishment of a national veterinary information system. Efforts still need to be made with the adaptation of the regulations to the acquis regarding zootechnics, animal health, public veterinary health and animal welfare. Border controls need to conform to the acquis. In phytosanitary matters, the acquis communautaire will be taken over in plant health and the marketing of plant health products and fertilisers following the adoption of the plant protection law in May 2000. No major progress has been made in the fisheries sector.
Efforts are necessary to establish marketing standards and to inspect fish imports.
The administrative capacity needs to be strengthened with regard to monitoring of data gathering systems relating to prices, and the approval of producer groups. Fisheries Hungary's status as a land-locked country accounts for the limited role played by the fisheries sector in its economy. A legal framework is already in place. State aids for fish producers have been regulated in accordance with the guidelines for the examination of State aids in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Fishing rights in waters owned by the local authorities have also been regulated.