The Commission's measures include increasing audits in non-EU countries by 50% and audits at EU border control points by 33%.

Omissions

• The increases are scheduled over the 2026-2027 period (the next two years), not as an immediate/one-off change.
• The 50% increase specifically concerns export-related audits in non-EU countries, while the level of control within the EU is maintained.
• The claim does not mention that the reinforcement package also included other measures (e.g. a new import control task force, closer monitoring of certain commodities).

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission — Press release IP/25/2979 'Commission announces reinforcement of controls on products imported into the EU'A 33% increase in audits of European Border Control Posts, to verify that Member States are carrying out border inspections in line with EU requirements; ... a 50% increase in audits in non-EU countries over the next two years.
• PrimaryEuropean Commission — DG SANTE 'Import controls of food and feed Q&As'50% increase in the number of audits on non-EU countries during the 2026-2027 period. · A 33% increase in audits of EU border control posts during the 2026-2027 period.
• SecondaryFood Safety Magazine — 'EU to Increase Audits of Agri-Food Importers by 50 Percent Over Next Two Years'A 50 percent increase in the number of audits carried out on non-EU countries over the next two years, while maintaining the level of control in ... A 33 percent increase in audits of European Border Control Posts to verify that Member States are carrying out border inspections in line with ...