Which objective(s) does the Commission pursue?

Legal simplification would improve the coherence of the legislation and lead to a better implementation, with less burdens for operators active in more than one Member State or in more than one sector. Increased flexibility would be achieved by widening the possibility for operators to carry out tasks (PRM and FRM inspection/certification, elements of variety testing) under the supervision of the competent authorities. Companies could more efficiently plan their operations in line with their needs and capacities and could make effective use of in-house expertise. Reducing the complexity of procedures and cumbersome decision-making processes, increased flexibility and uptake of new technologies (digitalisation, bio-molecular techniques) would reduce administrative burdens for competent authorities and increase efficiency of the system, in particular for SMEs developing innovative breeding and PRM and FRM production methods. A harmonised and modern system for risk-based official controls, supported by the deployment of digital technologies and training, would lead to efficiency gains. Especially the introduction of risk-based controls would allow operators, who have a proven track record of reliable production, to make efficiency gains, while competent authorities can focus control efforts where they are most needed.