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The National Food Authority (AKU) has blocked 110 tons of fruits and vegetables at a packaging company in Shkodra, after violations were found in the hygiene and sanitary conditions and handling of food products.
After verifications, the NFA has ordered the immediate cessation of production activity, and has imposed a fine of 500,000 lek on the entity run by Elidon Bala.
Blocked products will remain blocked until the completion of legal procedures and a decision is made on their disposal.
"The National Food Authority in Shkodra, in cooperation with the Shkodra Police, has undertaken another action, within the framework of guaranteeing food safety in the country. The NFA team has conducted an unscheduled inspection at the Elidon Bala entity, with the activity "fruit and vegetable processing/packaging".
During field inspections, serious violations were found regarding compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards in the premises where food products are handled.
For this reason, the NFA has taken a series of immediate administrative measures: Fine in the amount of 500,000 lek, referred to Law No. 9863, dated 28.01.2008 “On Food” (as amended), based on Article 68, point 1, letter (h), for violation contrary to Article 23, failure to comply with legal requirements on hygienic-sanitary conditions for the safety and handling of food products;
Immediate cessation of production activity, referred to Law No. 99/2024 "On Inspection in the Republic of Albania", Article 46, point 1, as an urgent administrative measure in cases where a serious risk to the public interest and food safety is found;
Blocking of the product in the amount of 110 tons, until the completion of legal procedures and decision-making for destruction, in accordance with the legislation in force for non-compliance with hygiene and sanitary conditions , "the AKU announcement states.
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