Polish food safety inspections uncover widespread violations in packaging, meat and fish products

Laboratory tests reported that PVC food‑wrap produced by KRAM failed to meet EU Regulation No 10/2011 and Swiss limits, showing excessive migration of chemicals such as dioctyl adipate (540 µg/kg vs 50 µg/kg limit) and global‑migration levels double the allowed thresholds. The case prompted a local sanitary‑epidemiological investigation and a criminal probe by the Elbląg prosecutor’s office.

A separate inspection by the Main Inspection of Commercial Quality of Agricultural and Food Products (IJHARS) found non‑compliance in 7 of 9 retail outlets selling minced meat. Checks revealed inaccurate fat‑content declarations, the presence of prohibited additives and labeling errors that misrepresent the meat’s origin and composition.

A third audit of 106 producers and retailers of canned and marinated fish products identified violations in 65.1 % of cases. Issues included incorrect labeling, discrepancies between declared and actual nutrient values, undisclosed use of benzoic acid and its salts, and incomplete allergen information.

Together, the investigations highlight systemic shortcomings in Poland’s food‑packaging oversight and labeling practices, prompting calls for stricter regulatory enforcement and greater consumer awareness.