EUBAM organized with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova and the Inspectorate for Non-Food Products Supervision and Consumer Protection a visit to Stuttgart to learn about German best practices for market surveillance and consumer protection.

Market surveillance in any country helps to ensure that any product that reaches the market and eventually our homes is safe. Just as important is that it supports a level playing field for companies.

Customs and consumer protection agencies play a vital role here because they monitor and control the import of goods already at the border and subsequently at market and, where necessary, impose corrective measures.

Germany has the largest national economy in Europe and is in the top 5 in the world. During the week-long visit, the Moldovan authorities met with their German colleagues to learn about the cooperation between customs and market surveillance agencies and exchange experiences.