Common use of Effectiveness and Appropriateness of Official Controls and Other Official Activities Clause in Contracts

Effectiveness and Appropriateness of Official Controls and Other Official Activities. The Official Agency will ensure that official controls and other official activities are planned and coordinated in order to meet the objectives of the Official Controls legislation. In line with the requirements of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 the Official Agency will ensure that the structures and arrangements in place facilitate the implementation of official controls and other official activities that are effective and appropriate. Control verification procedures shall be in place to verify the effectiveness of official controls and other official activities performed by the Official Agency, where these procedures identify shortcomings the Official Agency shall take corrective action and ensure documented control procedures are updated accordingly in line with Article 12(2) and 12(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. The Official Agency and the Authority agree to work co-operatively and collaborate to ensure there is efficient and effective coordination between all competent authorities involved in carrying out official controls and other official activities in Ireland, and to ensure that, as far as is practicable, there is consistency and effectiveness of official controls and other official activities.