Balgarianovinite.com Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Food Council, the Ministry said on Wednesday. It was attended by Health Minister Katya Ivkova and by representatives of institutions, regulatory authorities, industry organizations, food producers and processors.
Abrovski said he expected to hear the views of industry representatives on bills amending the Consumer Protection Act and the Competition Protection Act, which have been submitted to Parliament. He stressed that food production remains a key priority and assured business representatives that the Agriculture Ministry would work to create a stable and predictable environment for the sector.
Earlier on Wednesday, Parliament approved on first reading amendments to the Consumer Protection Act prohibiting price increases which are not economically justified.
Abrovski said the State must maintain a balance between the interests of businesses and citizens, noting that all provisions can be discussed in detail with industry representatives between the first and second readings of the bills. “Their proposals and opinions will be taken into account in the working groups,” he added.
The Agriculture Minister said the purpose of the planned central electronic register for supply chain traceability of products is to reduce the administrative burden and facilitate business operations by consolidating and streamlining processes. The register will be developed after a clear concept, technical specifications and a regulatory framework are prepared.
Abrovski also highlighted the need to improve the competitiveness of Bulgarian agriculture, saying that despite the significant public resources directed towards the sector, Bulgaria continues to import raw materials and food products, which requires a change in approach. “Closer cooperation is needed between the state, producers, processors and trade organizations,” he said.
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