Food Safety Authority reviews annual monitoring results
The article concerns the efforts of the National Authority for Food Safety in monitoring the safety of food products and drinking water throughout 2026. The Authority conducted over 34,000 inspections of food outlets and carried out more than 6,000 laboratory analyses to ensure product compliance with specifications. These efforts resulted in the seizure and destruction of 1,120 tons of non-conforming products, the issuance of 1,347 violation reports against offenders, and the closure of 125 establishments that did not meet food safety standards. Additionally, the quality of drinking water was assessed through 17,294 chlorine tests, 767 microbiological analyses, and 434 physico-chemical tests, along with checks for heavy metals and radioactive materials to ensure water safety. In terms of supply and export, the Authority permitted the passage of more than 50,000 tons of food products after rejecting 134 tons that did not comply, conducted 13,193 shipment inspections, and issued 10,237 quality certificates. The Authority is also working on developing quality systems in accordance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17020, and ISO 17025, as well as enhancing its digital services to ensure effective and transparent monitoring.
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