Bulgaria: The import of over 2,100 tons of harmful foods has been stopped in 2020

Published Jan 19, 2021

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In 2020, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency prevented the import of 2,144 tons of food due to excessive nitrates, pesticide residues, and other harmful substances. The majority of the seized food was pepper, followed by tangerines, pomegranates, oranges, lemons, peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, instant soups, dairy products, fish, and honey. All inconsistent products were either destroyed or sent back to the country of origin, adhering to EU regulations and Bulgarian legislation.

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Last year, inspectors from the Border Control Directorate of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) did not allow the import of 2,144 tons of food from third countries, which were found to contain excessive levels of nitrates, pesticide residues and other harmful substances. , reported by the department. Throughout 2019, 1,930 tons of such food were seized or returned, but under pressure from consumers and farmers last year, BFSA inspections became more frequent, which is the reason for the higher statistics. In the control carried out on the import of food of non-animal origin, the most returned batches of pepper - 510 tons. Tangerines are ranked second in terms of seized quantities. Last year, 493 tons of citrus fruit were not allowed on the market in Bulgaria and the EU. More than 387 tons of pomegranates were also stopped at the border. More than 119 tons of oranges and 116 tons of lemons were also not allowed. Consignments of fruits and vegetables are banned due to the ...

Source: Sinor