De Unie moet samen met de nationale overheden de veiligheid van goederen waarborgen, met name wat de veiligheid, kwaliteit, voedingswaarde en productiewijze van voedsel betreft, en erop toezien dat de consumenteninformatie over voedsel geschikt is.
The Union must commit itself to ensure, together with national authorities, the safety of goods. This is particularly important for the safety, quality and nutritional value of its food supply as well as guarantees regarding the way it is produced, and the appropriateness of the information which is conveyed to citizens about the food they buy, or eat.