TIRANA, Dec 21 /ATA/ The Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV) is carrying out regular laboratory tests on olive oil samples, with the aim of ensuring the quality and safety of products delivered to consumers.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, shared today footage from ISUV laboratories, where experts test the parameters of olive oil. He announced that during this year, 1,945 accredited tests have been carried out, in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 standards and European Union requirements.
He noted that these analyses strengthen food safety and the protection of consumer health. Meanwhile, official data show that between January and September, around 670,000 kilograms of olive oil were exported.
With regard to production, the latest official data for 2024 indicate that 146.7 thousand tons of olives were produced.
Customs data indicate that Albania exported approximately 2.3 million kilograms of olive oil in 2024.
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