Bulgaria: Food Safety Agency Reform After Director Dismissal

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On May 22, the Executive Director of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) was hastily dismissed following allegations in corruption by a leading local food chain. The company’s statements were supported by two more food manufacturers which soon after opened the door for an avalanche of industry complaints. The Head of BFSA lost his job just hours after the press conference. This scandalous case for the first time revealed to the public some questionable practices which were rumored to exist in BFSA since its establishments in 2011. Although the quick move by the authorities demonstrated a strong anti-corruption will, it raised questions about the systemic reasons behind these practices. It remains to be seen if the authorities will go further and announce reform plans for the near future.

Bulgaria: Food Safety Agency Reform After Director Dismissal

Europe and Eurasia, Bulgaria

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