To protect themselves and their families, consumers should be careful when choosing food products. Following simple rules helps to avoid purchasing low-quality or unsafe products.
Consumers should be careful when choosing food products and pay attention to the following:
Marking, where separately indicated:
name and composition of the product composition; production date and "best before" / "use by"; data on the manufacturer and importer. Storage conditions: the sales area should be clean; temperature in refrigerated display cases; whether the conditions for separate storage (meat, fish, dairy products) are met. Appearance: absence of foreign odours; without signs of spoilage; undamaged packaging. Refrain from purchasing food from spontaneous trade!If you have any doubts about the safety and quality of food products, it is better to refuse to buy. In case of violations, please contact the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and its territorial bodies.
Source: State Food and Consumer Service of Ukraine