“Yerevan City Hall Resolves Communal Service Issues with Lavish Cafeteria Budgets for 3 Administrative Districts”
Yerevan City Hall resolves communal service issues for 3 districts. Nork-Marash, Ajapnyak, and Arabkir districts receive allocated budgets for cafeterias and uniforms. Find more details on NEWS.am.
“Armenia Takes a Stand for Safe Food: National Assembly Approves Draft Law to Combat Counterfeit and Toxic Food”
The National Assembly of Armenia passes a law on public oversight of food safety to detect counterfeit or toxic food. Inspections and penalties for violations will be conducted. State budget covers expenses, and reimbursement is done through court.
“Appellate Court Ruling Sets Guidelines on Sacramental Wine Containing Artificial Ingredients”
The appellate court has made key decisions regarding the use of artificial substances in sacramental wine. The article emphasizes the need for proper labeling and information disclosure to protect consumer rights. Any wine containing artificial ingredients must be clearly indicated on the packaging. It also highlights that “Pani” cannot contain artificial ingredients. The Control Chamber has fined a company for selling sacramental wine with artificial substances.
“Over 7.6 Million Kilograms of Unsafe Food Products Seized in Armenia: Disturbing Findings Revealed”
A total of 7,605,456.1 kg of unsafe food products were seized in Armenia in 2023. According to NEWS.am, Yerevan accounted for 5,284,198 kg of meat, 46,786 kg of fish, and more. The seizures were made based on consumer complaints and inspections. Unsafe food products are those that don’t meet safety and hygiene standards or have expired. Source: NEWS.am.
“Armenian Food Facility Fails Sanitary Standards: Inspection Reveals Contamination, Pests and Insufficient Handwashing Facilities”
Food safety officials in Armenia’s Kotayk province have completed an extensive inspection at a public food facility overseen by the national body. The facility was found to be in violation of sanitary and hygienic norms, leading to food contamination and other issues. Production has been suspended, and deadlines have been set to rectify the violations.