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Bayerische Kontrollbehörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen (KBLV)

The Bayerische Kontrollbehörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen (KBLV) is a central authority in Bavaria, specializing in the monitoring of complex food businesses. It was founded in January 2018 to reform and strengthen food monitoring in Bavaria.

Key Products and Services

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The KBLV is responsible for monitoring approximately 800 complex businesses, including large slaughterhouses, dairies, meat product manufacturers, sprout producers, and manufacturers of food for infants and young children[2]. It conducts regular inspections to ensure that businesses comply with legal requirements. This also includes product controls, where the labeling and composition of food are checked[4].

Main Mission and Values

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The main mission of the KBLV is to ensure food safety in Bavaria while setting uniform standards for monitoring. It places great emphasis on independence and objectivity in its inspections. The authority works with interdisciplinary teams consisting of various specialist areas such as food chemistry, veterinary medicine, and law[2].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Although specific sustainability goals of the KBLV are not explicitly mentioned, the focus is on ensuring food safety and compliance with quality standards. This indirectly contributes to sustainable food production by ensuring that businesses must apply environmentally friendly and health-conscious practices.

Current Developments

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Since its foundation, the KBLV has continuously worked on its efficiency. It has imposed fines and issued measures to remedy defects to ensure that violations of food safety are punished[3]. The authority informs the public about the results of its inspections to promote transparency[1].

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