The previous Legislation (Directive 93/43) did not consider primary production in the  area of food hygiene. However, the current legislation considers it to be an integral part of the food chain. Operators in the primary sector are making considerable efforts to fulfil the legal requisites and make Food Safety a competitive tool.

The globalization of raw materials and food products means a considerable increase in imports from third party countries. Faced with this situation, the European Union, member states and economic operators have made a clear commitment to the  “European Production Model”. This commitment, compatible with free trade, must make it clear that all food has been processed fulfilling the same Food Safety and Animal Welfare requisites.