Montenegro’s food inspectors conducted checks in 275 establishments in August, issuing over 200 fines and banning unsafe food from the market. Most inspections took place in restaurants and retail outlets along the coast, with citizens submitting 14 complaints about suspicious products or unhygienic conditions.
Of the inspected locations, 250 were retail or hospitality businesses, while 25 handled the production, processing, or distribution of animal-based food products. Inspectors issued 100 administrative measures, including orders to remove unsafe food, halt business operations, and address violations. Fines totaled €67,387.
Inspections also covered 2,420 imported non-animal food shipments and 523 shipments of materials that come into contact with food. Procedures included document verification, physical checks, labeling and packaging inspections, temperature control, and laboratory testing for microbiology, contaminants, and pesticide residues.
Laboratory samples were taken from 305 food products and 16 material shipments. Inspectors approved 2,419 food shipments and 523 material shipments as safe for market release, while one shipment of dietary supplements (65 kg) was banned due to non-compliance.
Fees for import inspections amounted to €99,699. Consumer complaints mostly involved expired products, changes in color, odor or taste, and unsanitary handling or facilities.
