FOOD SAFETY IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN "GREEN" INTEGRATION

Abstract

The article analyzes the current state of food safety in Ukraine within the framework of the European Green Deal strategy and the gradual integration into the European space. Taking into account the EU’s growing demands for environmental responsibility and food security, the study focuses on the transformation of the national agri-food sector in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.
The methodological basis includes interdisciplinary approaches such as systems analysis, content analysis of statistical reports, comparative legal analysis of the legislative framework, and SWOT analysis of the current functioning of the system. The research covers an assessment of the dynamics of acute intestinal infections, cases of botulism, and the effectiveness of HACCP implementation. 
Special attention is paid to the integration of legislative requirements into production practices, barriers to harmonization with European standards, institutional capacity, and the level of public awareness among producers and consumers.
The study results indicate the need to develop a proactive, risk-oriented model of food safety management in Ukraine. Such a model should be based on digital traceability, multisectoral responsibility, institutional strengthening of control bodies, and stimulation of ecological self-regulation within businesses. The authors justify the necessity of combining hygienic, technological, and environmental standards as a prerequisite for effective integration into the European food space.