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Rospotrebnadzor says 'senseless' to use lemon, honey in fighting COVID-19

  • 14 Apr 11:04

Lemon, honey, and garlic strengthen immunity but play no considerable role in preventing coronavirus, Russia's Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being (Rospotrebnadzor) said in a statement. Citruses, honey or garlic reinforce overall immunity and may be useful in fighting a fever. However, they play no significant role in preventing coronavirus, and other respiratory diseases,the statement reads.To protect from coronavirus, it is necessary to follow rules of social distancing, wash hands and disinfect surfaces, the agency said. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has originated in China's 'wet markets' and. Read more...

Russia will adopt a law on the quality of food products

  • 25 Apr 10:12

Rospotrebnadzor proposes to introduce a new concept of “quality of food products” and fix it legislatively, reports RIA Novosti. Thus, the Russians will have a law on the principles of healthy eating. The new bill will work in conjunction with the state strategy to improve the quality of food products in the Russian Federation, which is scheduled to be completed until 2030. In particular, the formulation of a quality product is specified. Firstly, it is a safe product for health, secondly, it must become part of a full-fledged diet, thirdly, it must comply. Read more...

Rospotrebnadzor will intensify control over inaccurate information on product labels

  • 19 Mar 08:20

Rospotrebnadzor plans to pay more attention to unreliable information about the content of allergens, including milk, gluten and nuts on the labels of products. This was stated by the head of the department, Anna Popova. She noted that a person with allergies must be sure that the list of components on the product label corresponds to the raw materials and additives used. But she noted that sometimes "situations are different." According to Popova, this is a violation of the law on food safety, consumer rights and "acute risk". “Here, the price of a manufacturer’s mistake, intentional or unintentional, is incredibly high: health,. Read more...

Inspection in progress at all Auchan stores in Moscow, Rospotrebnadzor finds new violations

  • 19 Aug 14:55

Russian food security regulators carry on intensive checks of the French Auchan hypermarket network, which ranks third by revenue amongst food retailers in Russia. Rospotrebnadzor is inspecting all Auchan stores in Moscow, Rospotrebnadzor head, chief Russian public health official Anna Popova said on Aug. 19. "The Rospotrebnadzor department in Moscow launched a systemic all-inclusive scheduled check in all Auchan stores in Moscow in the middle of June, including five large stores and the others that are deemed to be smaller," she said. Documents on the inspection outcomes are now being drawn up, Popova said. "We are not in the habit of. Read more...