National Agency for Food Safety warns about rules to be followed in heat when purchasing perishable products

Chisinau, 30 June /MOLDPRES/- The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) warns people about several rules, due to be observed during the heatwave, in order to avoid food poisoning.

ANSA warns in particular about the purchase and consumption of perishable products, such as meat, sausages, fish, dairy products, eggs etc. According to the institution's specialists, perishable products are the most dangerous foods in summer, especially on hot days, which under the influence of high temperatures can create an extremely favorable environment for the development of microflora.

In order to avoid situations in which non-compliant products can be purchased, which can endanger health and even life, ANSA recommends consumers to pay attention to several aspects: to buy food from authorized places in accordance with the relevant legislation; in case of finding irregularities, to submit the respective complaints in accordance with the legislation in force to the territorial subdivisions of ANSA.

Food, especially perishable food, must be placed on the market in the necessary thermal conditions. At the same time, all foodstuffs must be provided with a marking, which would inform consumers about all the indications provided in the legislation. The information on the label must include: the name of the product, the name and address of the manufacturer, the list of ingredients, the net quantity or volume of product, the date of minimum durability or expiry date, country of origin, special storage conditions and / or conditions of use, the nutrition declaration and instructions for use, if their omission would make it difficult to use the food correctly.

The integrity of the packaging is required, which must ensure protection during transport, storage and marketing. The packaging must be clean, undamaged, free from signs of congestion; the transport of food during that period must be as soon as possible; after purchase, the products must be stored as indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging of the product.

For those who intend to organize ceremonies, festivities and banquets, it is announced that the organization and conduct of events have the right to be practiced only by food business operators; foodstuffs used in the preparation of foodstuffs must be purchased from authorized economic operators, accompanied by the necessary certificates, in accordance with the legislation, to facilitate, if necessary, the traceability of these products, the receipt of the raw material is prohibited, food from unauthorized places (including those produced at home).

Also, ANSA recommends to pay special attention to the organization of family outings, outdoor meals. For this, food must be chosen very carefully, excluding ready-made and easily perishable products, which require a special thermal regime for storage. It is also recommended to use isothermal packaging.

The National Agency for Food Safety notes that all complaints can be submitted by: ANSA Green Line 080080033; e-mail: info@ansa.gov.md; specialized anti-corruption line ANSA 022-290-800 or Viber 067675544 (8.00-16.00).

photo symbol