Montenegro Customs conducts 272 meat shipment inspections

The Montenegro Customs Administration conducted 272 inspections of meat shipments at Montenegrin border crossings during 2025 and 2026. These controls were carried out based on central and local risk analyses in accordance with legal mandates and customs supervision priorities.

Customs officials clarified that responsibilities are divided between agencies: the Veterinary Inspection is responsible for health inspections and quality control, while the Customs Administration manages the customs status of goods, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

While individual cases of irregularities were recorded, including instances involving expired products, the Customs Administration did not specify the exact volume of meat seized, returned, or destroyed. The Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary, and Phytosanitary Affairs has not released specific data regarding the total number of shipments subjected to veterinary-health examinations during this period.