Prime Minister Rama's fear in the food safety challenge is neither time nor the ability of businesses, but negligence.
Focusing on the dairy sector, he said that the links need to be filled in because in its current state it does not survive EU requirements. Now, state controls will be within the framework of helping businesses meet European standards.
"The dairy sector would not survive the demand for standards because it is the entire chain that needs to be guaranteed, not just one link. I have seen some that have state-of-the-art machinery, certified in some aspects, but the chain is deficient. We need to complete it and come to the need for standards and I am not afraid of the time we have available, it is sufficient.
I am not afraid of the skills of those who have invested in 900 points, I am only afraid of the Albanian negligence that, given time, we will find a way to slip the (EU) ball under the saddle. Of course, the state part comes because it is not a separate exercise that you have to do and we simply carry out the control.
"The checks are valuable to help you. They will not be punitive checks, but a national mission for one of the links of our economy so that all people initially receive complete information about where they are. The checks will leave a message and will be returned to see the implementation. We must create a sustainable system, but also one that supports every enterprise that is not violating the law, but needs to raise standards," said Rama.
Rama said that work will also be done with border points to be better prepared in food product controls.
"Border control points are another weak point that we will address to facilitate and streamline the state in carrying out its duties without becoming an obstacle and wall at the country's borders. We have a concrete investment plan for laboratory accreditation, improving border control, digital infrastructure and improving interaction with you," said Rama.