Attica authorities confiscate 122 kg of cheese goods from fair

The monitoring services of the Region of Attica carried out 1,500 inspections at businesses and markets during the festive period. Where required, seizures were made and fines were imposed. 

Among other things, 122 kilograms of cheese products were seized in a Christmas-themed fair 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 December 24 and 30, 506 checks were carried out in retail outlets, markets, premises and food businesses. 

More than 26 tons of adulterated meat were seized, while the prescribed fining procedure was followed and 104 compliance recommendations were made. 

Attica Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias, underlined: "Our teams are constantly alert, carrying out inspections with rigor...