The Grodno Regional Inspectorate of the Gosstandart conducts supervisory activities in relation to food products on an ongoing basis. Special attention is paid to delicacies, which so attract children with their bright appearance.
During one of the inspections in the Grodno region retail chain, inspectors came across chewing sweets with the beautiful name "Pea Fruits" in colorful packaging, made in China. From fruits in sweets turned out to be only flavors, what is indicated in the composition of the product on the labeling of sweets.
gummies sample “fruit peas”, item WT-99J464A, was sent to an accredited laboratory for testing, as a result of which the product contains, food additive not declared by the manufacturer in the labeling – synthetic dye: blue shiny (E133).
By not providing reliable information to the consumer, the manufacturer of sweets violated the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 021/2011 "On food safety", TR TS 022/2011 “Food products in terms of their labeling”, TR TS 029/2012 "Safety requirements for food additives, flavors and technological aids ".
Other dyes E102 are declared in the marking of sweets, E110 and E129. Why did the manufacturer hide from the consumer the fact, that in the production of sweets he also used dye E 133, remains a mystery.
but, lack of complete and reliable information about the composition of the food product in its labeling, in case of its intended use, may be harmful and cause adverse effects in some people. The total amount of additives that have entered our body is also important.. Not only the presence of food additives must be taken into account, but also the amount of consumed products with their content.
Based on the results of the inspection, the Grodno Regional Inspectorate of the State Standard issued bans on the sale of a batch of non-conforming products to the inspected subject, Based on the results of the inspection, the Grodno Regional Inspectorate of the State Standard issued bans on the sale of a batch of non-conforming products to the inspected subject, Based on the results of the inspection, the Grodno Regional Inspectorate of the State Standard issued bans on the sale of a batch of non-conforming products to the inspected subject, which accompanied the products.
An order was issued to the importer of products to withdraw them from the trade network of the Republic of Belarus.
In addition, we inform – a register of hazardous products is maintained on the Gosstandart website, which already contains a large number of products, does not meet the established safety requirements and is prohibited for import and circulation in the Republic of Belarus.
With up-to-date information about hazardous products and terminated documents on confirmation of conformity on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, can be found on the official website of Gosstandart and in the Telegram messenger, where the official channel of the State Standard "Security and Quality" operates (@gosstandartby).
