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Categories: HEALTH

Illegal meat seizures in Europe

Entities: Nikos Chardalias · Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) · Attica Region · Ilion · Unlicensed meat processing company

Overview

In late June 2026, Serbian veterinary inspectors removed almost six tonnes of meat from the domestic market, citing concerns about product safety and labeling. A month later, authorities in the Attica region of Greece conducted a large‑scale raid on an unlicensed processing facility in Ilion. The operation seized 6.2 tonnes of meat lacking proper labeling or approval, uncovering distribution to about 20 food businesses across the region. Greek officials, including regional governor Nikos Chardalias, initiated administrative penalty procedures, emphasizing a "zero tolerance" stance toward practices that threaten public health.

Both incidents illustrate a broader crackdown on illegal meat handling in Europe, with national and regional food‑safety bodies acting swiftly to confiscate suspect products and pursue penalties against violators.

Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Attica authorities seize 6.2 tonnes of illegal meat

    Attica inspectors seized 6.2 tonnes of unlabelled meat from an illegal Ilion facility, traced its distribution to 20 local food businesses, and began sanction proceedings.

  2. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Serbian veterinary inspection pulls nearly 6 tonnes of meat from market

    Serbian veterinary inspectors withdrew ~6 tonnes of meat after 215 checks, seizing most from unregistered sellers and pledging tougher nationwide controls.

Sources

lifo.gr · paraskhnio.gr · prismaradio.gr