Lebensmittelüberwachungs-, Tierschutz- und Veterinärdienst des Landes Bremen

The Lebensmittelüberwachungs-, Tierschutz und Veterinärdienst des Landes Bremen (LMTVet) is an important authority that takes care of the safety and protection of food and animals in the state of Bremen. The main departments include:

• Food monitoring: This department monitors compliance with hygienic requirements in the production, handling and marketing of food. It supports traders not only through controls, but also through advice to meet basic hygienic requirements and avoid unnecessary costs [2].

• Animal welfare and combating animal diseases: This area focuses on the protection of animals and the control of animal diseases. Measures are taken to ensure the welfare of animals and prevent the spread of diseases [1].

• Plant protection service: This service is responsible for the protection of plants and the monitoring of plant protection products.

• Border inspection post and port medical service: These departments monitor the import and export of goods and ensure compliance with health standards in the ports [1].

The main mission of the LMTVet is to ensure the health and safety of the population by ensuring compliance with regulations and standards in the area of food monitoring, animal welfare and plant protection. It values prevention, promotion of sustainability and environmentally friendly behavior, and the provision of information and support for companies and consumers [2].

Although specific sustainability goals of the LMTVet are not explicitly mentioned, the authority indirectly supports sustainable practices through its activities. By advocating for animal welfare, food safety and plant protection, it promotes environmentally friendly and socially responsible development in the state of Bremen.

The authority is not only a punitive control authority, but also offers advice and suggestions for companies to support the implementation of construction projects and marketing strategies with hygienic and food law aspects [2]. Furthermore, it points out the need for regular training for staff to ensure compliance with legal regulations [2].

• 1 - https://www.lmtvet.bremen.de
• 2 - https://www.lmtvet.bremen.de/lebensmittel/lebensmittelueberwachung-2367
• 3 - https://www.praktischarzt.de/unternehmen/lmtvetbremen/
• 4 - https://rocketreach.co/stadtamt-bremen-lebensmitteluberwachungs-tierschutz-und-veterinardienst-bremen-lmtvet-profile_b7a0eac7c53b5e66
• 5 - https://fragdenstaat.de/files/foi/845955/fds-backerg_geschwaerzt.pdf?download