The control services of the Region of Attica carried out 1,500 market inspections in businesses and markets during the festive period. Where required, seizures were made and fines were imposed.
Among other things, 122 kilos of cheese products were seized in a Christmas Village of a municipality in the Northern Sector of Athens, as they were not certified, while a motorized entertainment facility for children was found to be unsuitable for use (it did not have a license).
In addition, between 24 and 30 December, 506 checks were carried out in retail outlets, markets, premises, and food businesses. 26.43 tonnes of adulterated meat were seized, while the prescribed fining procedure was followed and 104 compliance recommendations were made.
Attica's regional governor Nikos Hardalias, underlined: "Our teams are constantly alert, carrying out inspections with rigor and consistency. The results of the festive season prove that the market must operate with transparency and safety rules. Checks will continue at the same pace and with the same determination in the coming days."