FVA destroys more than 27.5 tonnes of unsafe UHT milk imported from Kosovo

Two shipments of UHT milk, with a total weight of 27,520 kilograms, were not allowed to enter the country from the Republic of Kosovo through the Blace border crossing. Inspection services of the Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA) found that the level of aflatoxin exceeded the maximum limits set by the applicable legal regulations.

According to the FVA, the unsafe milk, which had been intended for distribution through a chain of supermarkets in the country, was destroyed last week at the Drisla landfill. The process was carried out safely and under the supervision of an official veterinarian.

Samples for laboratory analysis were taken from both UHT milk shipments as part of the Monitoring Programme, which FVA inspectors at the border crossing apply to consignments of food of animal origin imported into the country.

The Agency also said that on 17 July this year, a Decision was adopted on the implementation of special safety measures during the import of milk, dairy products, as well as products containing condensed milk and powdered milk. The decision strengthened official controls for these animal products through mandatory laboratory testing and inspections to ensure compliance with quality requirements, with the aim of placing only safe and high-quality products on the domestic market, while also ensuring fair competition and protecting domestic producers and consumers.