Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority in Brno has launched implementation of the “Managerial Training System to Enhance Capacity and Efficiency of the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority” project, registration No. CZ.1.04/4.1.00/58.00001, which is funded through the Operational Programme for Human Resources and Employment (OP HRE) under the framework of the European Social Fund.

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) warns consumers against usage of food for particular nutritional uses intended for sportsmen named as BSN Thermonex foundation 120 cps originating from the USA (producer: Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition).

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) banned marketing of product NATURE PARK Hazelnut Seeds (best before date 28. 7. 2012, packaging á 100 g) originating from Georgia. Hazelnut seeds were infected with adult insects and with larvae. Evidence suggesting insect activity, for example webs, defected fruits or residues of larvae activity, has been found in packaging.

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority banned marketing of the product Dr. Oetker PAULA Choco (product size 400 g; 4 pcs multi-pack (4 x 100 g), lot identification L 16 6Y 4/5 and L 17 9Y 4/5, use by date 24. 3. 2011) originating from Poland. CAFIA inspectors found the presence of mould on the surface of above mentioned product.

In recent days, inspectors of the Czech Agricultural and Food inspections managed in cooperation with the Customs Administration of the CR to detain a shipment of raisins from China, which was destined for European markets.

Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA), as one of the members of the Radiation Monitoring Network in the country, observes very closely situation in the food market due to the recent release of radiation in Japan

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority ordered to withdraw from the circulation product “Pine nuts seeds” (product weight 50 g, best before date 25. 4. 2011, lot identification L011) originating from China. CAFIA inspectors found out that an unpleasant bitter taste appears in the mouth after ingesting this food. This taste persists for several days and increases especially when consuming any other food. Then it fades away by itself.

Last week the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) informed that two shops in the Central Bohemian Region had been closed from the reason of non-complying sanitary conditions. This week inspectors revealed another case of similar serious deficiencies