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26 SAPARD — MEASURE ‘IMPROVING THE PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY PRODUCTS’ Member State Number of slaughterhouses supported by Sapard under the measure Amount of EU contribution for slaughterhouses financed by Sapard under the measure (million euro) Average amount of EU contribution per slaughterhouse (million euro) Number of approved slaughterhouses at 31.12.2011 (A) (B) (C) (D)=(C)/(B) (E) Bulgaria1 42 29 0,69 108 Czech Republic2 30 4 0,13 239 Estonia2 4 1 0,25 60 Latvia1 4 1 0,25 78 Lithuania1 9 12 1,33 78 Hungary2 13 3 0,23 283 Poland2 77 22 0,29 1003 Romania2 51 40 0,78 156 Slovenia2 4 3 0,75 61 Slovakia2 7 2 0,29 88 Total 241 117 0,49 2 154 Sources: 1 Sapard annual implementation reports and ex post evaluations available. 
26 SAPARD — MEASURE ‘IMPROVING THE PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY PRODUCTS’ Member State Number of slaughterhouses supported by Sapard under the measure Amount of EU contribution for slaughterhouses financed by Sapard under the measure (million euro) Average amount of EU contribution per slaughterhouse (million euro) Number of approved slaughterhouses at 31.12.2011 (A) (B) (C) (D)=(C)/(B) (E) Bulgaria1 42 29 0,69 108 Czech Republic2 30 4 0,13 239 Estonia2 4 1 0,25 60 Latvia1 4 1 0,25 78 Lithuania1 9 12 1,33 78 Hungary2 13 3 0,23 283 Poland2 77 22 0,29 1003 Romania2 51 40 0,78 156 Slovenia2 4 3 0,75 61 Slovakia2 7 2 0,29 88 Total 241 117 0,49 2 154 Sources: 1 Sapard annual implementation reports and ex post evaluations available.
2 Information sent to the Court by Member States’ paying agencies. 
2 Information sent to the Court by Member States’ paying agencies.
The national programmes contained general provisions for their implementation, including management, monitoring and controls. 
The national programmes contained general provisions for their implementation, including management, monitoring and controls.
This was required before the Commission approved Sapard programmes. 
This was required before the Commission approved Sapard programmes.
The 2008 annual activity report of the Commission’s Agriculture and Rural Development DG included a reservation concerning the management and control system for Sapard in Romania and Bulgaria. 
The 2008 annual activity report of the Commission’s Agriculture and Rural Development DG included a reservation concerning the management and control system for Sapard in Romania and Bulgaria.
The reservation was serious enough to cause the Commission to interrupt payments to those Member States. 
The reservation was serious enough to cause the Commission to interrupt payments to those Member States.
In Romania (where the problems were more se-vere), out of 197 Sapard projects supported under the measure ‘Improving the processing and marketing of agricultural and fishery products’, 104 had already been investigated by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) by the time of the Court’s audit, following concerns over public procurement procedures. 
In Romania (where the problems were more se-vere), out of 197 Sapard projects supported under the measure ‘Improving the processing and marketing of agricultural and fishery products’, 104 had already been investigated by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) by the time of the Court’s audit, following concerns over public procurement procedures.
Serious irregularities were found for 64 projects, with recommendations for the total recovery of public aid. 
Serious irregularities were found for 64 projects, with recommendations for the total recovery of public aid.
For 60 of these projects, fraud was suspected and the appropriate judicial authorities informed. 
For 60 of these projects, fraud was suspected and the appropriate judicial authorities informed.
WEAKNESSES RELATED TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FUNDED PROJECTS 48. 
WEAKNESSES RELATED TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FUNDED PROJECTS 48.
One criterion for financing under Sapard was that projects should meet the new standards in terms of hygiene and food safety by the end of realisation of the investment. 
One criterion for financing under Sapard was that projects should meet the new standards in terms of hygiene and food safety by the end of realisation of the investment.
Project sustainability was also an objective. 
Project sustainability was also an objective.
Funded projects should be maintained at target levels of activity for at least five years after the end of the investment. 
Funded projects should be maintained at target levels of activity for at least five years after the end of the investment.
The audit noted that EU funds contributed to the restructuring of slaughterhouses to facilitate compliance with the EU’s hygiene standards, and to maintain economic activity. 
The audit noted that EU funds contributed to the restructuring of slaughterhouses to facilitate compliance with the EU’s hygiene standards, and to maintain economic activity.
The impact of the funded investments on meeting the new hygiene standards was not subject to a specific evaluation by the Commission services. 
The impact of the funded investments on meeting the new hygiene standards was not subject to a specific evaluation by the Commission services.
The audit noted cases in each Member State visited where either the five-year minimum period of activity was not achieved, or where the targeted levels of activity were not achieved (see Box 7). 
The audit noted cases in each Member State visited where either the five-year minimum period of activity was not achieved, or where the targeted levels of activity were not achieved (see Box 7).
This diminished the impact of the funds used to facilitate compliance with hygiene requirements in the slaughterhouses. 
This diminished the impact of the funds used to facilitate compliance with hygiene requirements in the slaughterhouses.
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27 Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004
28 INAPPROPRIATE AWARD CRITERIA FOR SAPARD PROJECTS 50. 
28 INAPPROPRIATE AWARD CRITERIA FOR SAPARD PROJECTS 50.
In the Czech Republic, the award criteria for Sapard sub-measure ‘Assistance in the introduction of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)’ included the existence of a HACCP team. 
In the Czech Republic, the award criteria for Sapard sub-measure ‘Assis-tance in the introduction of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)’ included the existence of a HACCP team.
Applicants who already had a HACCP team in place and were already well advanced in the application of HACCP were therefore selected over those which had made less progress and in fact required more assistance. 
Applicants who already had a HACCP team in place and were already well advanced in the application of HACCP were therefore selected over those which had made less progress and in fact required more assistance.
This was not consistent with the objective of encouraging the implementation of HACCP. 
This was not consistent with the objective of encouraging the implementation of HACCP.
In the case of two of the slaughterhouses visited by the auditors benefiting from this sub-measure the only award criteria applied for the selection of these two slaughterhouses were the existence of a HACCP team and ISO certification. 
In the case of two of the slaughterhouses visited by the auditors benefiting from this sub-measure the only award criteria applied for the selection of these two slaughterhouses were the existence of a HACCP team and ISO certification.
Therefore, Sapard funds’ contribution to the implementation of EU hygiene legislation was limited as establishments which were already developing the procedures to comply with these requirements were more likely to be selected. 
Therefore, Sapard funds’ contribution to the implementation of EU hygiene legislation was limited as establishments which were already developing the procedures to comply with these requirements were more likely to be selected.
BOX 7 EXAMPLES WHERE THE PLANNED LEVEL OF ACTIVITY WAS NOT ATTAINED OR SUSTAINED In Romania two of the five slaughterhouses visited (0,9 million euro of Sapard funds) had not achieved their targeted level of slaughter activity. 
BOX 7 EXAMPLES WHERE THE PLANNED LEVEL OF ACTIVITY WAS NOT ATTAINED OR SUSTAINED In Romania two of the five slaughterhouses visited (0,9 million euro of Sapard funds) had not achieved their targeted level of slaughter activity.
This was due to a combination of weaker than expected demand for their meat products, and lower than expected supply of suitable animals. 
This was due to a combination of weaker than expected demand for their meat products, and lower than expected supply of suitable animals.
In Poland one of the funded slaughterhouses initially selected to be visited (0,7 million euro of Sapard funds) ceased its activity in 2010 due to lack of economic performance. 
In Poland one of the funded slaughterhouses initially selected to be visited (0,7 million euro of Sapard funds) ceased its activity in 2010 due to lack of economic performance.
In Hungary one of the sites visited had a pig slaughterhouse supported by Sapard in 2003 (60 000 euro) which had been inactive since 2006. 
In Hungary one of the sites visited had a pig slaughterhouse supported by Sapard in 2003 (60 000 euro) which had been inactive since 2006.
The FBO transferred slaughter activity to another of its slaughterhouses. 
The FBO transferred slaughter activity to another of its slaughterhouses.
While the paying agency recovered the Sapard funds due, the objectives of the EU funding were not achieved. 
While the paying agency recovered the Sapard funds due, the objectives of the EU funding were not achieved.
29 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 51. 
29 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 51.
The Court’s audit found that overall, the design of systems for supervision of hygiene requirements by the Commission and the competent authorities in the newly acceding Member States were adequate. 
The Court’s audit found that overall, the design of systems for supervision of hygiene requirements by the Commission and the competent authorities in the newly acceding Member States were adequate.
The audit revealed a number of weaknesses in the application of the rules and procedures in the Member States visited. 
The audit revealed a number of weaknesses in the application of the rules and procedures in the Member States visited.
In addition the audit found weaknesses related to the sustainability and selection of the funded projects. 
In addition the audit found weaknesses related to the sustainability and selection of the funded projects.
While the weaknesses detected do not individually or collectively call into question the overall design of the systems to ensure that hygiene requirements are applied, they demonstrate the need for increased rigour in the application of checks at all levels to mitigate the risks which could lead to serious food safety problems. 
While the weaknesses detected do not individually or collectively call into question the overall design of the systems to ensure that hygiene requirements are applied, they demonstrate the need for increased rigour in the application of checks at all levels to mitigate the risks which could lead to serious food safety problems.
Implementation of hygiene requirements in the countries that joined the EU from 2004 onwards had not yet been completely reviewed by the Commission (paragraphs 24 to 25). 
Implementation of hygiene requirements in the countries that joined the EU from 2004 onwards had not yet been completely reviewed by the Commission (paragraphs 24 to 25).
At Member State level, weaknesses were noted in the implementation of the MANCPs, veterinary controls (paragraphs 26 to 28) and implementation of hygiene requirements by FBOs (paragraphs 29 to 35). 
At Member State level, weaknesses were noted in the implementation of the MANCPs, veterinary controls (paragraphs 26 to 28) and implementation of hygiene requirements by FBOs (paragraphs 29 to 35).
RECOMMENDATION 1 Concerning the supervision of the implementation of the hygiene requirements, the Commission should: (a) complete the follow-up by the FVO of its earlier recommendations to the Member States resulting from the review of the implementation of the 2004 hygiene package; (b) improve its guidance and supervision of Member States’ preparation and implementation of the MANCPs in order to assure an effective system of official controls; (c) encourage Member States to effectively perform their veterinary controls, mainly through training, FVO inspections and review of Member States’ reports. (d) improve its supervision of Member States’ controls in order to minimise the weaknesses detected by the Court’s audit. Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004 
RECOMMENDATION 1 Concerning the supervision of the implementation of the hygiene requirements, the Commission should: (a) complete the follow-up by the FVO of its earlier recommendations to the Member States resulting from the review of the implementation of the 2004 hygiene package; (b) improve its guidance and supervision of Member States’ preparation and implementation of the MANCPs in order to assure an effective system of official controls; (c) encourage Member States to effectively perform their veterinary controls, mainly through training, FVO inspections and review of Member States’ reports. (d) improve its supervision of Member States’ controls in order to minimise the weaknesses detected by the Court’s audit. Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004
The Court’s audit found insufficient support and guidance to the FBOs and certain shortcomings in the implementation of the BTSF (paragraphs 36 to 44). 
The Court’s audit found insufficient support and guidance to the FBOs and certain shortcomings in the implementation of the BTSF (paragraphs 36 to 44).
30 RECOMMENDATION 2 Concerning guidance and training, the Commission should: (a) encourage Member States to develop national guides that can contribute to prevent the shortcomings identified by the Court’s audit; (b) consider actions to improve training actions and complete the evaluation of the BTSF initiative; (c) ensure that there is appropriate effective communication between its services to improve training actions; (d) encourage Member States in promoting increased guidance and training addressed to FBOs. 
30 RECOMMENDATION 2 Concerning guidance and training, the Commission should: (a) encourage Member States to develop national guides that can contribute to prevent the shortcomings identified by the Court’s audit; (b) consider actions to improve training actions and complete the evaluation of the BTSF initiative; (c) ensure that there is appropriate effective communication between its services to improve training actions; (d) encourage Member States in promoting increased guidance and training addressed to FBOs.
While EU funds contribute to the implementation of the EU hygiene requirements, there were problems with the selection and sustainability of funded projects (paragraphs 45 to 50). 
While EU funds contribute to the implementation of the EU hygiene requirements, there were problems with the selection and sustainability of funded projects (paragraphs 45 to 50).
RECOMMENDATION 3 Concerning the use of EU funds for the implementation of hygiene requirements in slaughterhouses in countries that joined the EU from 2004 onwards, the Commission is recommended to: (a) provide guidance to Member States to encourage the effective use of EU funds, in particular concerning the effective selection of sustainable projects; (b) evaluate the impact of the EU funds allocated to the implementation of the hygiene standards and food safety; (c) consider, on the basis of that evaluation, whether further actions should be taken in order to assure a high level of hygiene standards in slaughterhouses. Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004 
RECOMMENDATION 3 Concerning the use of EU funds for the implementation of hygiene requirements in slaughterhouses in countries that joined the EU from 2004 onwards, the Commission is recommended to: (a) provide guidance to Member States to encourage the effective use of EU funds, in particular concerning the effective selection of sustainable projects; (b) evaluate the impact of the EU funds allocated to the implementation of the hygiene standards and food safety; (c) consider, on the basis of that evaluation, whether further actions should be taken in order to assure a high level of hygiene standards in slaughterhouses. Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004
This report was adopted by Chamber I, headed by Mr Ioannis SARMAS, Member of the Court of Auditors, in Luxembourg at its meeting of 25 July 2012. 
This report was adopted by Chamber I, headed by Mr Ioannis SARMAS, Member of the Court of Auditors, in Luxembourg at its meeting of 25 July 2012.
For the Court of Auditors Vítor Manuel da SILVA CALDEIRA President 31 Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004 
For the Court of Auditors Vítor Manuel da SILVA CALDEIRA President 31 Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004
32 ANNEX I HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS TO BE APPLIED BY FOOD BUSINESS OPERATORS FBOs shall place products of animal origin manufactured in the EU on the market only if they have been prepared and handled exclusively in authorised establishments that meet the relevant requirements of food law (Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin). 
32 ANNEX I HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS TO BE APPLIED BY FOOD BUSINESS OPERATORS FBOs shall place products of animal origin manufactured in the EU on the market only if they have been prepared and handled exclusively in authorised establishments that meet the relevant requirements of food law (Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin).
The procedures put in place by the FBO must guarantee that animals accepted onto the slaughterhouse premises are properly identified. 
The procedures put in place by the FBO must guarantee that animals accepted onto the slaughterhouse premises are properly identified.
Slaughterhouses must have adequate and hygienic lairage facilities. 
Slaughterhouses must have adequate and hygienic lairage facilities.
There must be a separation in space or time of the operations. 
There must be a separation in space or time of the operations.
Slaughter lines must allow constant progress of the slaughter process and avoid cross-contamination between the different parts of the slaughter line. 
Slaughter lines must allow constant progress of the slaughter process and avoid cross-contamination between the different parts of the slaughter line.
Slaughterhouses must have facilities for disinfecting tools with hot water supplied at not less than 82 °C, or an alternative system having an equivalent effect. 
Slaughterhouses must have facilities for disinfecting tools with hot water supplied at not less than 82 °C, or an alternative system having an equivalent effect.
There must be lockable facilities for the refrigerated storage of detained meat and separate lockable facilities for the storage of meat declared unfit for human consumption. 
There must be lockable facilities for the refrigerated storage of detained meat and separate lockable facilities for the storage of meat declared unfit for human consumption.
The layout, design, construction, sitting and size of food premises must allow for: (a) adequate working space to allow for the hygienic performance of all operations and to permit good food hygiene practices, including protection against contamination; (b) suitable temperature-controlled handling and storage conditions; and (c) an adequate number of washbasins, suitably located and designated for cleaning hands (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs). 
The layout, design, construction, sitting and size of food premises must allow for: (a) adequate working space to allow for the hygienic performance of all operations and to permit good food hygiene practices, including protection against contamination; (b) suitable temperature-controlled handling and storage conditions; and (c) an adequate number of washbasins, suitably located and designated for cleaning hands (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs).
There must be an adequate supply of potable water, which is to be used whenever necessary to ensure that foodstuffs are not contaminated. 
There must be an adequate supply of potable water, which is to be used whenever necessary to ensure that foodstuffs are not contaminated.
Every person working in a food handling area must maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and wear suitable, clean and, where necessary, protective clothing. 
Every person working in a food handling area must maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and wear suitable, clean and, where necessary, protective clothing.
Salmonella should be absent in fresh meat; requirements concerning other microbiological criteria and sampling requirements should be observed. 
Salmonella should be absent in fresh meat; requirements concerning other microbiological criteria and sampling requirements should be observed.
Training should be ensured for food handlers and for persons responsible with the implementation of the HACCP system. 
Training should be ensured for food handlers and for persons responsible with the implementation of the HACCP system.
Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004 33 ANNEX II SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL VETERINARY CONTROLS Annex II, Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 specifies the requirements for official veterinary controls. 
Special Report No 14/2012 – Implementation of EU hygiene legislation in slaughterhouses of countries that joined the EU since 2004 33 ANNEX II SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL VETERINARY CONTROLS Annex II, Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 specifies the requirements for official veterinary controls.
The organisation of the competent authority and the relationship between central competent authorities and authorities to which they have delegated tasks to carry out official controls. 
The organisation of the competent authority and the relationship between central competent authorities and authorities to which they have delegated tasks to carry out official controls.
The relationship between competent authorities and control bodies to which they have delegated tasks related to official controls. 
The relationship between competent authorities and control bodies to which they have delegated tasks related to official controls.
A statement on the objectives to be achieved. 
A statement on the objectives to be achieved.
Tasks, responsibilities and duties of staff. 
Tasks, responsibilities and duties of staff.
Sampling procedures, control methods and techniques, interpretation of results and consequent decisions. 
Sampling procedures, control methods and techniques, interpretation of results and consequent decisions.
Monitoring and surveillance programmes. 
Monitoring and surveillance programmes.
Mutual assistance in the event that official controls require more than one Member State to take action. 
Mutual assistance in the event that official controls require more than one Member State to take action.
Action to be taken following official controls. 
Action to be taken following official controls.
Cooperation with other services or departments that may have relevant responsibilities. 
Cooperation with other services or departments that may have relevant responsibilities.