The first autumn seasonal food chain inspection starts on October 16

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The state secretary emphasized that the target areas of the autumn inspection – in terms of food distribution – are commercial and catering units operating at railway stations, as well as school canteens. Its purpose is for the authority to comprehensively and intensively examine several product ranges typical of the season. Therefore, among other things, the focus is on pumpkin seed oil, and the specialists check the quality of the vegetables and fruits that are particularly characteristic of the season: apples and potatoes, as well as the so-called authentic grape and wine samples corresponding to the place of production, grape variety and vintage. In addition, school canteens and special areas such as the retail trade of veterinary medicinal products and dog breeding are also under scrutiny, the state secretary concluded.

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