The Consumer Protection Authority also checks watermelons during the summer period

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 06. 27. 11:21

Experts from the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and government agencies are checking the quality of watermelons and the markings on the packaging and at points of sale nationwide; special emphasis is placed on filtering out false or misleading origin information, the authority told MTI on Friday.

The NKFH explained that during the inspections, the melons must meet strict professional criteria, and experts monitor, among other things, cleanliness, possible cracks, maturity, shape defects, and whether the fruit has been classified in the appropriate quality class.

The inspection covers wholesale distributors, such as wholesale markets, as well as retail outlets, including temporary roadside stalls.

These units in particular require increased attention in terms of hygiene conditions.

In all cases, it is mandatory to provide the opportunity to wash hands, and sellers are advised to use rubber gloves or foil gloves when halving or cutting the product in order to ensure proper hygiene – the authority drew attention.

One of the main goals of the inspection series is to ensure the traceability of the products, especially given that in the case of watermelons, misleading information about the country of origin may occur.

It is important that buyers receive fruit of truly appropriate quality – they emphasized in the announcement.

In the event of a quality or labeling error, experts from the NKFH and government agencies may prohibit the distribution of the product and impose a fine.

The authority will continue to monitor the reliable quality of fruits and vegetables in the future, thereby protecting the interests of consumers – the NKFH indicated.