FOOD FRAUDS: CHALLENGES TO THE FUTURE
Keywords:
food fraud, food safety, consumer protection, good practices in EFSAAbstract
In recent years, numerous data indicating food fraud have been recorded around the world. Although there are different definitions, food fraud is considered to be intentional actions aimed at achieving financial gain. These actions may also relate to false information about the presentation of the product that misleads consumers, i.e. fraud regarding the name, origin and date, substitution of ingredients, quantity, nutritional and health claims. In order to prevent such situations, it is necessary to follow the positive experiences of relevant institutions in this area and apply them in the Republic of North Macedonia. The latest EFSA data indicates that the highest percentage of food fraud concerns fraud with fruits and vegetables, diet foods, food supplements and enriched/fortified foods, spices, cereals and bakery products, etc., while the lowest fraud occurs with wine, nuts and seeds, etc. In the North Macedonia, statistical reports from the AHV are submitted on an annual basis, presented in terms of the number of complaints and a rough estimate of what type of complaint the complaint is, without highlighting the specific type of food/beverage. The data indicates that in 2022 the number of complaints related to quality and fraud was 8, in 2021 it was 4, in 2020 it was 15, while in 2019 it was 18. In order to reduce food fraud, a comprehensive initiative is needed to develop planned activities, involving all stakeholders in the food sector.
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