The company denies the risk of red pepper: The amount of pesticide has not entered Kosovo market

In its response, the company stressed that all products are produced, processed and traded in line with legal standards and food safety requirements in force.

“Ananas Impex SH.P.K. Rejecting claims that its products placed in the Kosovo Republic market pose a threat to consumer health”, the statement said.

According to the company, after the Food and Veterinary Agency announced through the RASFF system, full traceability of the tear reported in co-operation with competent authorities has been realised. From verifications, according to the company, it has been found that the amount mentioned is not found and not distributed on the Kosovo market.

The company added that laboratory analyses and additional checks conducted in the products and related tears have resulted in full compliance with food safety standards, without the presence of pesticides over the allowed borders.

Also, according to the statement, official audits conducted by AUV at company facilities and on the ground have not recorded irregularities or grounds for the company's prevention measures.

This clarification is based on the official chip issued by AUV after inspections, verifications and checks conducted” are said to be further in response.

The company has announced that it expects the final official clarification from AUV to confirm the findings and facts presented in the statement.