Vegetables in green plastic boxes lie in a shop

Food monitoring

Food monitoring

The district is responsible for food monitoring in Waldeck-Frankenberg through the Food Monitoring, Animal Protection and Veterinary Service. The tasks include the monitoring of food processing companies and the inspection of company hygiene - including sampling of food and consumer goods.

In terms of consumer protection, the district also deals with consumer complaints, the correct labelling of food or trade class monitoring in the retail sector. The district is also responsible for recalls of food or consumer goods.

At public events where food is placed on the market - for example markets or festivals - the specialist service is also responsible for proper food control.

Consumer information according to § 40 (1a) LFGB

In the course of providing transparent information to consumers, the district publishes violations of food businesses in Waldeck-Frankenberg at this point.

Slaughter animal and meat hygiene

To ensure that animals are slaughtered properly and the meat is utilised accordingly, the district also monitors animal and meat hygiene in Waldeck-Frankenberg.