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Technological change is pulling the Hungarian tomato growing upwards
Although the growing area of the domestic greenhouse tomato was halved in the last ten years to 400 hectares, the crop yield has increased steadily: in the past year exceeded...
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Five energy drinks a day can be consumed safely
Authentic and uncompromising test results came to light in connection with energy drinks. The European Food Safety Authority conducted extensive studies with the participation of 66,531 people, on caffeine consumption...
Read moreThree tons of unmarked tomatoes were destroyed by the finance guards
The finance guards destroyed three tons of unmarked tomatoes: the product were found in a truck on the M1 motorway during a check – the Mid-Pannon Regional Criminal Investigation Directorate...
Read moreHungarian-Russian negotiations on food security in Budapest
Bognár Lajos, Deputy Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture (FM), and Alexei Alekszejenko, deputy leader of the the Russian Federation’s Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosszelhoznadzor) were discussing...
Read moreGMO corn seed was found in a consignment in Kecskemét
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) contaminated maize seed was found in a shipment, ordered by a Kecskemét-based company. The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) seized the shipment worth 10 million...
Read moreNAV: unknown origin food was found near Hegyeshalom
The staff of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) found unknown origin food near Hegyeshalom. Kovács Mária, press officer of the West Transdanubian Regional Tax Directorate-General of NAV told...
Read moreSeveral million inspections are performed for secure food supply every year
Only the comprehensive and proactive monitoring of the entire food chain can guarantee the sales of safe food products, therefore millions of tests are carried out in laboratories across the...
Read moreFive tonnes of unmarked chicken meat was found in a Polish truck
The finance guards of NAV found five tons of unknown origin chicken meat worth 6 million HUF in a Polish lorry. The goods will be destroyed – the organization's press...
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The DélKerTész has taken measures to guarantee food safety
The Board of Directors of the Cooperative of the Gardeners of the South Plains (DélKerTész) took several measures to guarantee food safety standards at its meeting last – Ledó Ferenc,...
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The ekáer detected several irregularities
A number of irregularities have been revealed by the Road Freight Control System (ekáer) – the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) told MTI. According to the communication, the system...
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The NÉBIH found not approved ingredient in peppers
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) detected not approved ingredient in the peppers criticized by Greenpeace. On the basis of the findings of the investigation, the...
Read moreThe Hungarian food chain safety system meets the challenges
The integrated system of the Hungarian food chain safety is capable of meeting those challenges that have occurred over the past few decades, as a result of the scientific and...
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Easter checks: irregularities became more serious
Inspectors imposed 7.5 million HUF fines during the Easter consumer controls that were launched in early March. Last year irregularities were found at 43 percent of the stores. This year...
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178 tons of contaminated chicken meat was transported to Ukraine from Hungary
178 tons of salmonella and listeria contaminated chicken meat was transported to markets in Ukraine from Hungary According to the communication of the press service of the Kyiv Prosecutor's Office,...
Read moreThe FAO reviews the phytosanitary trade standards
FAO estimates that between 20 and 40 percent of global crop yields are reduced each year due to the damage wrought by plant pests and diseases. “Once a pest becomes...
Read morePálinkavédjegy application again!
The Pálinka Trademark system announced a new application period from 30 March 2015. The unique initiative guarantees that the bottles with stickers contain really high quality pálinkas. The initiative was...
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Expired and adulterated foods were found in a warehouse in Bács-Kiskun county
Expired and adulterated foods were found in a warehouse in Bács-Kiskun county. The warehouse was hired by a Slovak company – the National Food Chain Safety Office told MTI on...
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Contaminated foods were seized in a plant in Tolna county
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) seized one hundred tons of unknown origin, unmarked, contaminated food products, mainly vegetable flour in a plant in Tolna county. The NÉBIH in...
Read moreThe Food Act to be amended
The amendment proposal of the act on the food chain and about its control is ready. According to the amendment it will be possible to appeal against the alleged classification...
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FruitVeB: the fruit and vegetable sector requires 160-180 billion HUF investment
In the next 6-8 years, around 160-180 billion HUF should be invested into the Hungarian fruit and vegetable production to develop the competitiveness of the products – the president of...
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The first food Ombudsman was appointed in Slovenia
The government appointed Joza Podgorsek to the post with a five-year mandate. He is the Dean of the Agricultural College. The Ombudsman told the Delo Slovenian newspaper that his aim...
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The finance guards found unmarked mandarin at the Budapest Wholesale Market
Twelve tons of unknown origin unmarked mandarin was found by the finance guards in a truck that does not have an ekáer number at the Budapest Wholesale Market – the...
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The Nébih had withdrawn dried orange cocktail from circulation
The orange product test of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) continued with the monitoring of dried and candied orange products. One out of the four marketed products had...
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It is prohibited to market foods containing more than allowed trans fatty acid from Wednesday
From Wednesday, it is prohibited to market foods containing more than 2 grams of trans fatty acids in 100 grams of total fat content. The one-year grace period ends on...
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EP: the origin of the meat must also be indicated on the packaging
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to introduce mandatory labeling of the origin of all meats used in ready-prepared meals. The 2013 horsemeat scandal, which...
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The oranges tested by the Nébih meet the quality standards
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested 10 kinds and varieties of oranges with different origins. All of them fully met the quality standards – the Nébih told MTI...
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The NAV seized several tonnes of vegetables with unknown origin in Szabolcs county
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) seized the products in the scope action with the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH). Gera-Badics Rita communication officer of the Northern Plains...
Read moreThe Hungarian beef will be exported to Hong Kong soon
The Hungarian beef can be exported to Hong Kong soon, after the local food safety authority has accepted teh necessary animal health guarantees – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) told...
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The Kinder eggs are prohibited in the USA
” The Kinder eggs are prohibited just like narcotics in the USA” U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer Mike Milne told the National Post after two American tourists were caught...
Read moreFazekas: the authority will help to the animal breeders
The Hungarian Veterinary Authority will help the farmerswhose animals were affected by bluetongue desease with all possible tools – Fazekas Sándor, Minister of Agriculture said in response to a question....
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