Details of irregularities uncovered by health inspectors

In November, veterinary health inspectors carried out a wave of rigorous checks in the food industry, putting a spotlight on establishments in areas such as the manufacture of bakery products, bread and pastries, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The result? Fines totalling 1.6 million lei were imposed for irregularities and breaches of food safety legislation. In this article, we explore the key points of the inspectors' actions, revealing the irregularities uncovered and their efforts to ensure food safety in the industry.

Key points:

Rigorous controls: ANSVSA inspectors carried out 10,824 controls in the agri-food industry in November.

Penalties: 188 fines totalling 1,588,400 lei were imposed as a result of irregularities and legislative violations.

Focus on food safety: Inspectors focused on compliance with the conditions for registration, authorisation and operation of establishments, hygiene of premises, traceability, labelling and pest control.

Prevention and advice: The actions were preventive and advisory, aimed at improving the practices of operators in the industry.

Deficiencies found: deficiencies include inadequate maintenance of storage facilities, hygiene of technological premises, lack of facilities for employees and non-conformities in product traceability and labelling.

Analytical procedures: Samples were taken for laboratory analysis, with a view to the conformity of food products and compliance with microbiological criteria.

Commitment to consumer safety: Sanctions were applied where deficiencies were not rectified or posed a health hazard to consumers.