Strict controls on milk imported from Ukraine: Checks for metronidazole
All imported bulk milk batches from Ukraine will undergo thorough checks to prevent products contaminated with metronidazole from entering the market. This directive was issued by the National Food Safety Agency.
Under an order signed by the general director of the institution, Radu Musteața, ANSA has decided that every batch of milk imported from the neighboring country will undergo full inspection.
As part of this process, samples will be collected from each shipment to check for the presence of metronidazole residues. This substance has been banned for decades in both the European Union and the Republic of Moldova due to associated health risks.
Inspectors at border checkpoints will submit all import-related documents for additional verification.
Authorities have stated that this measure aims solely to ensure that the milk reaching store shelves is safe for consumption.
The increased inspections follow the detection of metronidazole in batches of feed imported from Ukraine and in blood serum samples taken from birds.
In response to these findings, more than 110,000 birds were slaughtered. As a result, the authorities in Chisinau have decided to temporarily suspend imports of poultry meat and related products from Ukraine.
In retaliation, Ukrainian authorities plan to suspend the import of wines from the Republic of Moldova.
The estimated losses on both sides could exceed $30 million.
