ArmInfo. The Food Safety Inspectorate did not reveal any violations at the Jermuk Group enterprise as a result of the inspection. This is stated in the official statement of the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia.
According to the source, in order to facilitate the disclosure of the circumstances of the incident that occurred in Russia, the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia conducted an inspection at the Jermuk Group company, which produces Jermuk mineral water. As a result, it was revealed that no substances and materials prohibited for the use in food production are stored in the production premises, including detergents and disinfectants, with the exception of detergents and disinfectants necessary for routine washing and disinfection of production premises and equipment. In addition, the incoming raw materials met safety requirements and had documents confirming safety. And food raw materials and ingredients used in the production of food products were stored under conditions that prevent deterioration of these raw materials and ingredients and ensure their protection from contaminants.
"It was established that hazardous and falsified food products and hazardous substances in direct contact with food are not produced," the statement says.
The supervisory authority reported that all grounds were presented confirming that when carrying out processes for the production of Jermuk mineral water, the manufacturer developed, implemented and followed procedures (HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), based on the principles of the hazard analysis and critical point control system.
"The company "Jermuk Group" operates in accordance with established standards," the message notes. On February 12, a resident of Vladikavkaz received a burn to the esophagus after taking a sip from a bottle of Jermuk - instead of water, it contained vinegar. He later died in hospital.
On February 13, Rospotrebnadzor suspended the sale of some batches of Jermuk mineral water produced in Armenia. We are talking about batches of mineral water in glass containers of 0.5 liters, which were produced on December 28, 2023. Rospotrebnadzor noted that thanks to the product labeling system, "it determined the location of the products in the shortest possible time." Notifications were sent to companies whose balance sheets include mineral water.
The Armenian inspection body called the decision not only groundless, but also puzzling. "Jermuk mineral water cannot contain vinegar, this is technically impossible," the department said
