cs Current information CAFIA dmx:GetUrlBase() traces2rss.xsl https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027814&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027814&docType=ART&nid=11727 Although the main priority of the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) is food safety, the Inspection pays great attention to controls of labeling, namely the detection of falsely labeled foodstuffs. CAFIA aims to protect economic interests of consumers and protect the interests of those food business operators complying with the rules that have been set to arrange for equal conditions at the marketplace. 2010-12-22T08:46:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027684&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027684&docType=ART&nid=11727 Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority banned sale of ready-made noodles (package á 500g, best before date 30th September 2012), country of origin: China and glass noodles (package á 250g, best before date 31st December 2012) also originating from China. 2010-12-16T14:23:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027602&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027602&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority ordered to withdraw from the circulation product STILLA natura Pears dried sweetened (lot identification: L:46/08, best before date 8. 6. 2011, product weight 175 g) originating from China. Laboratory analyses have shown that that product contained sulphur dioxide in amount exceeding the allowable limit. 2010-12-13T12:20:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027230&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027230&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) detected aflatoxins exceeding the limits in product under trade name Pistachios roasted salted originating from Iran (lot identification: L81000118A, best before date 3. 6. 2011, packaging ŕ 500 g). The supplier of the food is company ENCINGER, Ltd. based in Bratislava which supplied pistachios to company Kaufland Czech Republic v.o.s. in total amount of 1 620 kg. 2010-12-02T09:39:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027216&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1027216&docType=ART&nid=11727 On 29 November 2010, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority checked whether company Templářské sklepy Čejkovice took the imposed measures. The case of production of quality variety wines and varietal wines of inland provenience of 2009 vintage made from grapes of unknown origin was concerned (CAFIA press release of 16. 11. 2010). 2010-12-01T07:39:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026968&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026968&docType=ART&nid=11727 On 4th November 2010, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority informed that marketing of “Crisp slices of garlic and onion” (packaging á 106 g, best before date: 21st April 2011) was banned due to exceeded level of gluten. Further inspections at the POEX company in Velké Meziřící (the producer) revealed another product with exceeded gluten limit (best before date: 7th June 2011). Gluten content identified reached 59.7 mg/kg, the limit is set at 20 mg/kg. 2010-11-26T10:38:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026898&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026898&docType=ART&nid=11727 Since August, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) has carried out inspections of “burčák” traders. Samples are collected throughout the Czech Republic in the period from 1st August to 30th November. Inspectors also check correct labelling of half-fermented wines, compliance with health regulations at the point of sale as well as appropriate purchase documents of vendors for the foodstuffs on offer. 2010-11-25T15:12:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026782&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026782&docType=ART&nid=11727 2010-11-22T15:58:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026740&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026740&docType=ART&nid=11727 Within inspection focused on the verification of vine documentation, inspectors of the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority revealed another company that had bought out grapes of unknown origin. Wine produced from such grapes was subsequently released into circulation as quality varietal wine of inland provenience. 2010-11-16T16:41:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026646&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026646&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority banned marketing of product labelled as "Beans coloured ARAX" (packaging a 500g, best before date 25. 6. 2011, 27. 9. 2011 and 24. 6. 2011). Inspection at Kaufland Česká republika, v.o.s. found packages of beans affected by moulds. 2010-11-10T13:08:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026490&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026490&docType=ART&nid=11727 On the basis of notification of Slovenia received by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) and on the basis of own control survey, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority ordered to withdraw foodstuff “Crisp bread with garlic and onion” (packaging a 106 g, best before date 21. 4. 2011), which was found to contain gluten in amount of 154 mg/kg in food. However, the product was labelled as naturally free of gluten. 2010-11-04T11:00:00+01:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026247&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026247&docType=ART&nid=11727 By the end of August CAFIA notified in its press release of deception in keeping records of grapes’ origin with companies Vinium JSC and České vinařské závody JSC. 2010-10-15T16:06:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026046&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1026046&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority deals with another case of a dangerous preparation. Preparation sold under name Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) and marketed in particular on the Internet as "the final solution of all illnesses" was concerned. The product includes a package of sodium chlorite and a package of citric acid. The fly sheet specifies the procedure how and in which amount to mix the final solution made of these two components. This solution is supposed to be put into capsules by means of a syringe and they will be subsequently used according to the prescribed dosage. 2010-10-08T14:02:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025922&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025922&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority solved another case related to dangerous preparation intended for sportspeople. Product Muscletech Cryotest (best before date 03/2011, package a 168 capsules) originating in the USA was concerned. Company Redam s.r.o. from Smržice imported it through Poland and distributed it to the Czech Republic. 2010-10-01T06:36:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025483&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025483&docType=ART&nid=11727 Similarly as in the previous year, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority carried out an extensive inspection of sale of packaged filled baguettes, rolls, buns, various sandwiches etc. During these inspections, the inspectors aimed at stalls and shops with snacks situated near bus or train stations, petrol stations and also at selling self-service machines. In total, 173 inspections were carried out at 111 inspected persons. 274 samples were assessed, out of which 30 showed some deficiencies. 2010-09-08T16:30:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025247&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025247&docType=ART&nid=11727 In past weeks Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority carried out an extensive inspection focused on keeping wine record. CAFIA inspectors particularly aimed at origin traceability of purchased grapes processed to quality variety wines declared as domestic. Inspections, which were carried out both at grape producers, middlemen and wine producers themselves, brought surprising results. 2010-08-23T15:33:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025043&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1025043&docType=ART&nid=11727 In connection with the devastating floods, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority again reminds the rules how to handle foodstuffs in the struck areas. 2010-08-10T12:54:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024928&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024928&docType=ART&nid=11727 In recent days Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority solved suggestion from a consumer who found small foreign particles in a sliced cheese packaging. The suggestion concerned Processed Sliced Cheese Amore Toast, processed product of Gouda cheese (packaging 85 g, best before date: 22 September 2010) which was produced in Italy. Inspectors immediately carried out an inspection of this cheese in the retail chain and they really found out that there were several millimeters big and sharp particles of unknown origin in other packagings of the same cheese lot. 2010-08-09T09:49:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024698&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024698&docType=ART&nid=11727 The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority recently carried out an inspection pointed at the safety of tinned codfish liver. Samples were taken and a laboratory analysis for verification of the content of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) was carried out. 2010-07-29T14:30:00+02:00 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024502&docType=ART&nid=11727 https://www.szpi.gov.cz/en/docDetail.aspx?docid=1024502&docType=ART&nid=11727 From this day on a new provision of the European regulation on labelling of certain food colours, namely E 102 (Tartrazine), E 104 (Quinoline yellow), E 110 (Sunset yellow FCF), E 122 (Azorubine), E 124 (Ponceau 4R or also Cochineal Red A), E 129 (Allura Red AC) enters into force. 2010-07-20T13:43:00+02:00