ANSVSA imposed fines of 1.55 million lei following inspections in the food industry

ANSVSA carried out 9,655 inspections in September 2026 at facilities in the agri-food industry producing food of non-animal origin and imposed 170 administrative fines, totaling 1,553,600 lei. Inspectors also issued 142 warnings.

The inspections, conducted by the county veterinary and food safety directorates and by the Bucharest municipality directorate, targeted mills, bread, bakery and pastry product factories, soft drink and alcoholic beverage producers, as well as other facilities in the food industry.

The main irregularities identified included failure to comply with hygiene standards in storage and processing areas, the improper condition of machinery and utensils, deficiencies in disinfection, disinsection and deratization operations, as well as the improper use of cleaning materials.

Inspectors also identified problems concerning the documentation and implementation of HACCP procedures, traceability, labeling and product packaging. Shortcomings were found in analysis documents, the staff’s medical records and protective equipment.

The inspections included the collection of samples for laboratory analysis, including to verify the levels of pesticides, contaminants and other undesirable substances. The actions are part of ANSVSA’s annual surveillance and control program, intended to prevent risks to public health.