The inspection will focus on the traceability of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, including information on package inserts and labels, country of origin indications (price labels or other information attached to the product), and other information provided to consumers. I guessed. Quality and storage conditions of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, etc.
In 11% of the tests carried out, it was found that consumers were misled or not provided with information about the origin of the product. In 10% of cases, the country of origin displayed to the consumer was different from the country of origin listed on the attached document, and in 8% of cases, the country of origin was not listed on the attached document.
In 11% of the tests carried out, the quality of the products was found to be substandard or unsatisfactory. For example, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, eggplants, mandarin oranges, bananas, pears, etc. were found to be sold as defective products.
In 2% of the tests carried out, inadequate storage conditions were found, including violations of hygiene requirements and non-compliance with storage temperatures.
In 4% of the tests conducted, products were found to be incorrectly labeled. For example, no consumer information was provided for store-cut watermelons. Another retailer was found to have extended expiry dates on pre-cut, packaged vegetables.
Four cases of unregistered eating and drinking activities were also detected.
Thirty recall notices were issued for detected violations. More than 700 kilograms (88 pieces) of spoiled lemons, apples, beets, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, pears, red onions, tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower were pulled out.
Fines and fines were imposed on 16 businesses.
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