The Head of Georgia’s National Food Agency, Zurab Chekurashvili, stated at a briefing that all dairy products currently available on store shelves—both locally produced and imported—are compliant with safety standards, pose no health risks, and are safe for consumption.
“I want to assure the public with full responsibility that the dairy and dairy products currently on sale, whether local or imported, are in line with standards, harmless, and do not pose any risks,” said Chekurashvili.
He added that all imported batches, not only from Azerbaijan but from all countries, will undergo thorough checks, with a “double filter” inspection system in place.
Regarding recent concerns, Chekurashvili confirmed that the batch of Soplis Nobati milk products, in which excessive levels of aflatoxins were detected, has been completely removed from the Georgian market.
“In response to the presence of aflatoxins in certain batches of Soplis Nobati milk, the Agency acted in accordance with international standards and practices. As soon as the violation was identified, we informed the public and, in cooperation with the company, began a nationwide withdrawal of the affected products,” he said.
It was previously reported that five samples of imported milk were found to contain excessive levels of aflatoxin M1, resulting in the removal and sealing of those products. Excessive Levels of aflatoxins were found in Soplis Nobati milk samples.
