Product safety
BFSA Reports 198 Inspections of Packed Fruits and Vegetables
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said it carried out 198 inspections of packed fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen, within two weeks, reports Focus News Agency.
UAE Ministry Bans Chicken Imports from Bulgaria
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on Tuesday announced a ban on the importation of all kinds of birds, chicks, hatching eggs and their non-heated products from Bulgaria, reports GulfNews.
The ban also applies to the import of poultry meat and non-heat treated products and eggs from the affected country.
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Bulgarian Food Safety Agency: Over 30 Tonnes of Food Confiscated in August
Sofia. In August, a total of 34,953 kg of food of animal and non-animal origin were earmarked for destruction by food control inspectors of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, the latter said. The amount of food was confiscated from production sites, warehouses, stores and food service establishments.
Over 280 kg of Unfit Food has been Seized During Black Sea Check-ups
Sofia. Over 280 kg of unfit food was seized following inspections along the Black Sea coast in July, said the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA). In July, BFSA continued to exercise strict control over Black Sea resorts.
Greek Аuthorities Seized Over 400 Tons of Harmful Food Imported From Turkey Today
According to the Greek press, the import of food includes dried nuts to fruits and vegetables.
They contain chemical substances harmful to health. The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency commented on BNT that regular inspections are being carried out on our territory and there are no data on detected dangerous food at this stage.
Almost 4 Tons of Food will be Destroyed
Nearly 4 tons of food of animal origin will be destroyed after inspectors from the Food Safety Agency made more than 2,800 checks during the holidays, the BNR reported.
The most common violations are unauthorized food sales, shelf-life, non-compliance with storage conditions, and irregular food safety guarantees.
A shop was closed.
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Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Starts Intensified Checks For the Christmas and New Year holidays
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency starts today intensified checks for the Christmas and New Year holidays, according to bTV.
Food and beverage enterprises, wholesale warehouses, catering establishments, retail outlets, and supermarkets, will be inspected.
Inspectors will monitor the origin, expiry date, storage conditions and proper food labeling.
Over 350 kg of Dangerous Food was Found for Only a Week
For the last week, Inspectors of the Food Safety Departments of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency carried out around 1980 inspections at sites of the commercial network and catering establishments, 395 of which on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Reports Novinite.bg.
Buyer beware! Easter food safety advice
Consumers are warned by the Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) to be careful when choosing food for their Easter table.
They are advised to:
* purchase food from recognized points of sale
* buy meet placed in freezers and not outside where they are exposed to dust and germs
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Bulgarian NRA to Carry Out Large-Scale Food Market Inspections
Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency and the Food Safety Agency will carry out large-scale inspections of food markets throughout the country.
Check-ups will be conducted until the end of the year, as the aim is to tighten control on the unauthorized import of fruits, vegetables and foods of animal origin, Darik news reports.