Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L305, 26 November 2019, pp. 17-56. Subject Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Enforcement/compliance Protection of environment Standards Food quality control/food safety Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Abstract This Directive lays down rules to enhance the enforcement of Union law and policies in specific areas by setting common minimum standards providing for a high level of protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law. The common minimum standards include breaches falling within the scope of the Union acts set out in the Annex that concern the areas listed in Article 2, including protection of the environment; food and feed safety, animal health and welfare; public health; and consumer protection. Full text English Website eur-lex.europa.eu