Hellenic Food Authority (EFET)

Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category government administration. Read and write reviews about Hellenic Food Authority (EFET). EFET was established by virtue of L. 2741/GG 199/28-09-1999. It is a public entity supervised by the Ministry of Reconstruction of Production, Enviroment & Energy. General operation of EFET E.F.E.T. as a dynamically developing service in terms of responsibilities and standards, is the principal Food Control Body in Greece. Since its establishment on 13 January 2000 until today, its Management Board has set the development strategy of the organization, planning and proceeding to the integration of actions, which were the result of the creation and fulfilment of those conditions that set the organization basis of a modern organization able to respond successfully to its obligations. Quality Management System EFET’s Quality Management System covers the claims of ISO 9001:2008 “Quality management systems — Requirements” and the claims of ISO 17020:2012 “Conformity assessment - Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection”. EFET Quality Management System was granted certification on 31/10/2013 according to ISO 9001:2008 for the following scope: “Programming, Organization, Implementation and Surveillance of the Controls for the Assuring the Hygiene and Safety of Food and Health Protection of Consumers.” By implementing the Quality Management System EFET improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the services offered in the food safety sector aiming at: • the compliance with legislative requirements calling for the conduction of the official controls by following written procedures • the compliance with the claims of other selected private norms (ISO9001, ISO17020) • the satisfaction of the needs of state as well as of the food business operators within its sphere of responsibilities • the ensurance of continuous protection and satisfaction of consumers