Between December 10-13, the National Veterinary Sanitary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) carried out 1,117 checks in supermarkets and hypermarkets. As a result of the actions, 395 contraventional sanctions were applied, totaling 4.24 million lei.
ANSVSA checked the hypermarkets. PHOTO archive Mediafax
ANSVSA issued 92 warnings, and as an additional measure, the official detention of 959 kg of food products of animal and non-animal origin was ordered.
The representatives of the County Veterinary and Food Safety Directorates and of the Bucharest municipality have carried out thematic controls in supermarkets and hypermarkets at the national level in the last three days, with the aim of checking the hygiene conditions for food products, especially pork and other foods of origin animal and non-animal. These actions are part of the preventive measures aimed at preventing food poisoning and limiting the spread of African Swine Fever during the Winter Holidays, according to a press release from ANSVSA.
The controls were aimed at verifying compliance with the veterinary sanitary registration requirements and food safety; checking the eligibility of raw materials and the traceability of food products; compliance with the hygienic requirements for displaying and serving food; implementation of HACCP procedures and self-control programs.
Improper storage and interruption of the cold chain, among the irregularities
The inspectors identified a number of non-conformities, such as: improper storage and labeling of food products; non-compliance with product traceability requirements; improper storage and interruption of the cold chain; failure to complete the self-control program; operation in non-sanitary and veterinary approved premises and structural deficiencies in storage premises.
“These checks are part of ongoing efforts to ensure a high level of food safety and protect public health, particularly during the Winter Holidays“, stated ANSVSA in the statement.
The National Veterinary Sanitary and Food Safety Authority recommends that consumers pay special attention to the purchase and handling of food of animal origin, especially during this winter holiday period.
