ArmenPress
Jan 24 2005

HEALTH MINISTRY LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO IMPORTED FOODSTUFF

YEREVAN, JANUARY 24, ARMENPRESS: Armenian health ministry has
ordered a thorough investigation to find out which of imported
foodstuff contain E 216 and E 217 food conservants (preservatives),
which are found harmful to people health. Chief sanitary doctor,
Vladimir Davidiants, said Friday “appropriate measures will follow”
after the investigation was over.
Russia has banned import of food which contains these conservants.
According to Russian Ria Novosti news agency, E 216 and E 217
conservants were found in imported candies, meat products, chocolate,
different pates, instant soups and others.
The European Union has imposed a temporary ban on use of such
concervants since January 1, 2005.