Food safety inspectors uncover hundreds of violations, issue thousands in fines

Slovak food safety inspectors discovered hundreds of violations during February inspections of food production and retail operations across the country. The State Veterinary and Food Administration conducted checks at thousands of establishments, uncovering infractions in food manufacturing and sales processes. The violations resulted in fines totaling tens of thousands of euros, though specific details about the nature of the infractions or which businesses were penalized were not disclosed. The inspections are part of Slovakia's regular food safety monitoring system, overseen by veterinary authorities who ensure compliance with national and European Union food safety standards.