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This report by .Union for the Protection of Consumers' Rights presents an analysis of independent food testing in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Results show concerning issues like expired food items, wrong labeling, and lack of origin certification, highlighting the need for improved state regulation and NGO monitoring in the region.
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Union for the Protection of Consumers’ Rights “Food Safety Independent Testing in the South Caucasus” SDC, REC Caucasus Presented by Abgar Yeghoyan
Analysis of Results: Independent food testing and Monitoring realized by Consumer NGOs of South CaucasusUPCR – Armenia (leader NGO)21 Centaury – Georgia (partner NGO) ICU- Azerbaijan (partner NGO)
Food Safety Monitoring Results • Expired Food Items - 210 • Infringed terms of storage – 300 • Wrong Labeled Food Items – 150 • Falsified Food – 35 • Food without origin confirmation certificate – 180 • Food Having Dangerous Ingredients -42
Food Safety Situation in Armenia • Lack of Efficient State Regulation • Lack of Efficient State Administration • Corruption • Business Monopolization and Lobbing
Food Safety Situation in Armenia • Lack of Sources for NGO Monitoring • Lack of knowledge and Information for NGOs and Mass Media • Lock of NGO Independent Laboratory