Ukrainian grain was subjected to strict inspection

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Back in February, the Minister of Agriculture ordered strict quality and food chain safety checks for grains coming to our country from Ukraine. The investigation coordinated by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) covers the entire territory of Hungary. The experts performed GMO, pesticide residue and toxin content tests on samples taken from the items in the grain storage, and also checked the storage conditions, the possible presence of warehouse pests and traceability. The inspections covered not only unprocessed grain crops, but also wheat flour of Ukrainian origin arriving in Hungary, as suspicions of quality objections were also formulated in connection with them. For this range of products, the inspections covered the dry matter content of ash, moisture content, the baking industry value group, pesticide content, and radiological tests.

The experts found problems in several cases

During the work that lasted for several weeks, the experts found corn contaminated with mycotoxins in three cases and also three samples showed positive results after the GMO test. In addition to all this, soy contamination was detected in two cases. During the on-site inspection in Békés Vármegye, more than 29 tons of corn of Ukrainian origin were found, which was contaminated with corn seeds. Traffic restrictions and destruction were ordered for this item.

The authorities observe all food chain safety rules with grain arriving on the Hungarian market and subject it to strict control

Hungarian businesses using Ukrainian grain have a direct responsibility to use only grain that complies with EU and domestic regulations. The food chain safety authority is also examining this basic legal responsibility. The contaminated grain did not and cannot reach Hungarian consumers. The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to putting safe food on the tables of Hungarian families.

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