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Regulatory authority in Armenia halts production of sausages by well-known brand
Officials from Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate carried out inspections and collected samples for laboratory analysis at the meat production facility of the Meat Food company in Yerevan. YEREVAN, September 15. /ARKA/. Officials from Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate carried ...
09/15/2025Regulator halts operations at Armavir restaurant following 12 cases of food poisoning
After an evaluation by the Food Safety Inspectorate, the operation of the Armavir Garden catering establishment in the town of Armavir, owned by individual entrepreneur Zaven Shahikyan, have been suspended, as reported by the regulator's press service. YEREVAN, September 9. /ARКА/....
09/09/2025Twelve individuals hospitalized due to food poisoning in Armavir
The Armavir branch of the Food Safety Inspectorate received a notification from the regional division of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that two individuals were admitted to the Armavir medical center with a diagnosis of "food poisoning"....
09/08/2025Yerevan-Kapan-Yerevan flights suspended since September 3
... /ARKA/. Since September 3, Yerevan-Kapan-Yerevan flights have been temporarily suspended due to the need for aircraft maintenance. This was reported by the press service of the Syunik airport. "Maintenance is carried out in order to ensure the safety and comfort of flights," the statement said.
09/04/2025Armenia to Enact Legislative Measures to Safeguard Medical Professionals from Hostile Patients and Their Families
... documented 27 incidents of violence against medical professionals in Armenia during the years 2023-2025. "Medical practitioners require enhanced security assurances. This legislation seeks to avert assaults on medical professionals, ensure their safety, and address deficiencies in existing laws while aligning them with international standards," the MP emphasized. Specifically, the proposal includes penalties for obstructing the lawful professional activities of a medical worker, which may ...
09/03/2025Regulator halts production of two varieties of cheese by Golden Goat
During inspections conducted at the dairy plant owned by Golden Goat company, personnel from the Yerevan branch of the Food Safety Inspectorate collected product samples and forwarded them for bacteriological analysis, as reported by the regulator's press service. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. During inspections conducted at the dairy plant owned by Golden Goat company,...
09/02/2025Dairy production standards may be tightened in Armenia
Higher safety criteria in the dairy production sector should be established in Armenia. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Higher safety criteria in the dairy production sector should be established in Armenia. This was announced at a meeting of the Food Safety ...
09/02/2025Regulator has suspended the work of kitchen of humanitarian NGO "Armenian Caritas"
Inspectors of the Shirak Center of the Food Safety Inspection Authority of Armenia conducted inspections in the kitchen of the food facility belonging to the humanitarian NGO "Armenian Caritas", the press service of the regulator reported. YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. Inspectors of ...
09/01/2025Control over quarantine phytosanitary goods in Armenia and Russia to be enhanced –regulator
The Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate has announced that from September 1, 2025, there will be enhanced control over quarantine phytosanitary goods and adherence to legislative requirements in both Armenia and Russia. YEREVAN, August 27. /ARКА/. The Armenian Food ...
08/27/2025Marila sour cream found to deviate from established standards
Officials from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia carried out an inspection at the dairy production facility Marila LLC, located in Kapan city, Syunik region. YEREVAN, August 26. /ARКА/. Officials from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia carried out an inspection ...
08/26/2025Production of sour cream, cottage cheese, rezhan, and matsun halted at Vardenis dairy plant
An inspection conducted by the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia at the Eco Milk Group dairy facility in Vardenis (Gegharkunik region) uncovered several violations, leading to a temporary suspension of the production of certain product types. YEREVAN, August 20. /ARКА/. An inspection ...
08/20/2025Operation of Cheese Factory in Yeghegnadzor Suspended
The head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate ordered to suspend the operations of the Golden Goat cheese factory in Yeghegnadzor due to a set of breaches of sanitary and hygienic regulations. YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. The head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate ordered ...
08/19/2025Armenia doubles the penalty for driving without a license
... Internal Affairs notes that the criminalization of this act is not an end in itself. It aims to reduce the number of cases of driving without a license. These changes, initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, aim exclusively to strengthen public safety and promote a culture of safe driving. It should also be noted that some road accidents occur due to drivers' inexperience or ignorance of traffic rules. 'Driving a car without a license increases these risks and poses a serious threat to road ...
08/12/2025Twenty-one Armenian flower suppliers received permission to export their products to Russia
... engaged in flower cultivation and export, which were inspected by the Armenian regulator and Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor, received permission to export their products to Russia. "For a month and a half, specialists from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) had been conducting joint online video monitoring activities in the greenhouses of Armenian flower-growing companies," the ...
08/12/2025Armenia exported 2.3 times more flowers to Russia than last year
... beginning of 2025, more than 71.1 million pieces have been delivered, which is 47% more than the 48.5 million pieces delivered during the same period in 2024. Last year, a total of 84.4 million pieces of flower products were shipped. According to the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the export of flowers from Armenia to the Russian Federation is permitted for 14 companies that grow flowers. Recently, however, Rosselkhoznadzor had restricted the import of flowers from Armenia, stating that quarantine ...
08/08/2025Regulator approves investment program of Vorotan HPP cascade’s owner
... restoration and stabilization. Additionally, 29.4 million drams will be allocated for reconstructing the daily regulation pool (DRP) of the Tatev HPP. Another 481.3 million drams will be allocated for environmental protection, as well as improving labor and safety standards. One billion, eight hundred million drams will fund the replacement of power transformers at the Tatev HPP. Additionally, 870.1 million drams will be allocated for the automation of four reservoirs' mechanisms, the main and auxiliary ...
08/08/2025E. coli found in "Biokat" matsun
As part of an inspection conducted at the Biokat LLC dairy production facility in the Akhtanak district of Yerevan, inspectors from the Yerevan Center of the Food Safety Inspectorate collected and sent samples of sour cream (18%), matsun (5%), peach yogurt (1.5%), and Chechil cheese (45%) for laboratory testing. YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. As part of an inspection conducted at the Biokat LLC dairy production ...
08/07/2025Russian market is important for Armenia: Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for product supplies
... for the export of goods. YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. The Russian market is of great importance for Armenia; the Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for the export of goods. This was stated by the new head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia Tigran Petrosyan at a meeting with the head of Rosselkhoznadzor Sergey Dankvert in Moscow. As reported on the Rosselkhoznadzor website, the parties discussed issues of cooperation between the competent agencies of the two ...
07/30/2025FlyOne Armenia Makes Emergency Landing To Save Passenger’s Life
... destinations across the CIS, Europe, and the Middle East — a number that continues to grow. Since the start of its operations, FlyOne Armenia has already carried more than three million passengers. The company’s modern fleet fully complies with the safety standards of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
07/29/2025Another 5 Armenian flower farms received permission to export to Russia
Another 5 Armenian flower companies have received permission to export their products to Russia, according to the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, based on the results of online inspection activities conducted jointly with Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. YEREVAN, July 28. /ARКА/. Another 5 Armenian flower companies have received permission to ...
07/27/2025A tanker truck with fuel oil fell into a river in Armenia, rescuers will assess the risk of an environmental disaster
... extent of its spread. Further actions will be determined based on the results obtained. "In connection with the incident, control measures are also being carried out aimed at preventing possible environmental damage and ensuring the environmental safety of nearby settlements," the department noted.-0-
07/17/2025Papoyan disagrees with Russian assessment on supplies of counterfeit cognac from Armenia to Russia
... and Alcoholic Beverages Producers (Soyuzkonyak) together with the International Anti-Counterfeit Association, 85% of Armenian cognac samples supplied to the Russian market do not meet current standards. In response to a request from ARKA, the RA Food Safety Inspectorate reported that this information is being studied and an appropriate response will be given. "We do not agree with this assessment. Our cognac is currently being tested, moreover, I will share good news for our business entities ...
07/16/2025Russia accuses Armenia of supplying counterfeit cognac
... non-grape-based spirits was detected. Therefore, these products cannot be called cognac (brandy),' he said. According to experts, the main flow of problematic products passes through Georgia. The ARKA news agency requested a comment from the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority regarding these allegations. “The information is currently being studied, and an appropriate response will be given,” the regulator's press service said. According to the Armenian Ministry of Economy, between July 1 and ...
07/15/2025Armenia tightens control over flower exports amid stricter requirements from Russian agricultural watchdog
Armenian flower producers must strictly comply with phytosanitary standards, said Tigran Petrosyan, head of the Food Safety Inspection Authority, adding that Russia (the destination of the bulk of Armenian flower exports) expects imported products to fully comply with its phytosanitary standards. YEREVAN, July 15. /ARKA/. Armenian flower producers must strictly ...
07/15/2025E. coli found in sour cream and cottage cheese produced by Hin Aparan LLC - regulator
Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate inspected the Hin Aparan LLC dairy production facility and found serious violations. The production of certain products has been banned. YEREVAN, July 14. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate inspected the Hin Aparan LLC ...
07/14/2025. Armenian NPP reconnected to power grid after completion of scheduled maintenance
... turbogenerator of power unit No. 2 was reconnected to the unified power grid of the Republic of Armenia a day ahead of schedule," the ANPP website reported. It is noted that the plant is currently operating in normal mode in compliance with all safety and reliability standards. About the Armenian NPP The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant is one of the main sources of electricity in the ...
07/14/2025Russia tightens requirements for flowers imported from Armenia and issues export permits to seven Armenian companies
... "Everything that the Armenian service confirms as safe and truly Armenian has been and continues to be delivered to Russia. This work will continue, and we are happy to accept Armenian products," said Shvabauskene. On Friday, Armenia's food safety inspection authority reported that seven Armenian companies were allowed to export flowers to Russia following negotiations with Rosselkhoznadzor and joint inspection controls. "Together with Rosselkhoznadzor, we carried out online video inspections ...
07/11/2025High level of fire danger expected in the Ararat Valley and Syunik region of Armenia
... fire danger is expected over the next five days in Ararat and Syunik provinces, warned the Armenian Ministry of Environment on Facebook. “In order to avoid possible fires and their unpredictable consequences, we urge everyone to strictly observe fire safety regulations,” the ministry said. The ministry also reminded that in forest areas it is prohibited to light fires, throw burning matches or cigarette butts, leave rags soaked in oil or gasoline, refuel a car with the engine running, or smoke near ...
07/11/2025E. coli and salmonella found in cutlets of the popular Armenian brand Biella
By the decision of the head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the production of beef cutlets at the “Natfood” CJSC (Biella brand) in Yerevan has been suspended. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. By the decision of the head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the production of ...
07/11/2025Director of “Tashir Pizza” LLC arrested on suspicion of tax evasion - Investigative Committee of Armenia
... Armenia. This happened after Karapetyan's statement of support for the Armenian Apostolic Church and Catholicos Garegin II amid attacks from the authorities. During June, approximately 30 Tashir Pizza chain facilities were inspected by the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate. Some of them were found to have violated sanitary and hygienic standards and were temporarily closed.
07/11/2025Regulator suspends operation of popular cafe in central Yerevan
Following an inspection at a public catering facility owned by Mama Jan 21 LLC, its operation has been suspended, the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate reported. YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. Following an inspection at a public catering facility owned by Mama Jan 21 LLC, its operation has been suspended, the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate reported. The decision was ...
07/10/2025Salmonella and mold: violations found in products of three Yerevan meat processing plants
The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reported violations found during quality monitoring of products from three meat processing plants in Yerevan. YEREVAN, July 10: /ARKA/. The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reported violations found during quality ...
07/10/2025Manufacturer of Russian ice cream banned from import to Armenia claims no quality violations
... situation," the group of companies also clarified. Armenia has temporarily banned the import of a batch of popsicles produced by the Russian company "Fabrika iznogo morozhenogo" LLC, manufactured on March 7, 2025. According to the RA Food Safety Inspectorate, due to the non-compliance of the batch with the standards established by the technical regulations of the Customs Union for the content of E. coli bacteria, an order was issued to ban its sale, recall it from the market, destroy it ...
07/03/2025Ardshinbank at the Forefront of Digital Security: Sponsor and Participant of BugBounty 2025 Event
... gained will help us further strengthen the security of our mobile and internet banking systems and enhance the skills of our team.” Ardshinbank remains committed to adopting modern technologies and improving security daily, as trust and a sense of safety are the foundation of any client’s relationship with a financial institution.
07/02/2025Armenian regulator bans import of one type of Korovka brand ice cream
... July 2. /ARKA/. A temporary ban on imports of Vanilla Chocolate-Creamy Eskimo Plombir in Glaze ice cream produced by Real Ice Cream Factory LLC (Korovka brand) has been introduced to Armenia since July 2. As reported by the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate, the ban was introduced in accordance with the decision of the head of the agency, adopted on the basis of a food safety risk assessment. The ban applies to batches imported after July 2 of this year. The restriction does not apply ...
07/02/2025Beach season has opened on Sevan, water patrol is on high alert
... Ministry of Internal Affairs warns: it is necessary to comply with the rules for the operation of swimming facilities and motorboats, as well as not to swim while intoxicated, showing responsibility towards others. For violation of public order and safety rules, liability measures are provided that will be applied to all violators without exception. About Lake Sevan Lake Sevan is the main source of drinking water in the region, one of the largest high-mountain lakes in Europe and Asia, located in ...
07/01/2025Unblocking the region will reduce Armenia's energy risks by 40% - Deputy Prime Minister
... of their service life,” he emphasized, according to Armenpress. The deputy prime minister added that the efficient operation of nuclear power plants in conditions of low consumption and closed borders also creates problems in terms of both cost and safety. “The cost is very good, but connecting and disconnecting nuclear power plants inherently requires significant resources and is subject to strict safety protocols,” Grigoryan said. According to him, the issue of unblocking should also be brought ...
06/24/2025Tigran Petrosyan appointed head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. The corresponding decision was published on the e-gov platform. He has replaced Armen Danielyan ...
06/24/2025Armenia's Investigative Committee releases details of criminal case against Tashir Group president
... arrest Tashir Group president Samvel Karapetyan, revealed Kima Avdalyan, press secretary of the Investigative Committee. According to her, the Department for Combating Crimes Against the State, the Foundations of the Constitutional Order, and Public Safety has initiated criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 422 of the Criminal Code in connection with reports that Samvel Karapetyan had publicly called for the seizure of power by means not provided for in the Constitution in an interview with ...
06/18/2025Violations of quality standards found in Tashir Pizza salads
Employees of the Food Safety Inspectorate of the Republic of Armenia conducted an inspection at one of the pizzerias of the Tashir Pizza chain (Yerevan, 17/1 Erebuni Street), during which product samples were taken and sent for laboratory testing. This was reported by the ...
06/11/202545.5 kg of Grand Candy ice cream recalled from stores after regulator checks
In compliance with the order of the Food Safety Inspectorate, the Grand Candy company has recalled 45.5 kg of ice cream from retail chains, the regulator's press service reported. YEREVAN, June 11. /ARKA/. In compliance with the order of the Food Safety Inspectorate, the Grand Candy company ...
06/11/2025Armenia will control cargo passing through the territory of the Republic of Armenia from Azerbaijan - head of the State Revenue Committee
... as tools that will allow us to adapt to any scenario and carry out customs activities," Hakobyan told reporters on Monday. Earlier, a special unit was created within the National Security Service of Armenia, which will be engaged in ensuring the safety of the passage of goods, vehicles, and people along international communications passing through Armenia. On the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan On March 13, the Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed the fact of agreeing on the draft ...
06/09/2025Regulator found violations of quality standards in ice cream samples of the Grand Candy company
The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, as part of the monitoring carried out on the ice cream market, presented the results of the examination of samples taken from production facilities belonging to “Martin Star” LLC and “Grand Candy”. YEREVAN,...
06/06/2025Regulator reveals violations of ice cream production standards in 6 companies
The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia has begun monitoring ice cream production companies, the agency’s press service reported. YEREVAN, June 3. /ARKA/. The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia has begun monitoring ice cream production companies, the agency’s ...
06/03/2025Russia may restrict import of flowers from Armenia "due to violations", the Armenian regulator gave an explanation (EXCLUSIVE)
... plant products from Armenia to Russia", in connection with which the agency may restrict the import of flowers from the republic to the Russian Federation from June 16, 2025. The ARKA news agency requested and received a comment from the RA Food Safety Inspectorate. The position of the Russian regulator The statement by Rosselkhoznadzor indicates a sharp increase in the number of cut flowers imported from Armenia - up to 52 million pieces since the beginning of 2025, which is 49.7% more than ...
06/03/2025Import of over 200 tons of "watermelons with deviations" to Armenia stopped - regulator
The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reports a ban on the import of 213 tons of watermelons with high nitrate content into the country. YEREVAN, June 2. /ARKA/. The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reports a ban on the import of 213 tons of watermelons ...
06/02/2025Regulator stops import of “live animals of unknown origin” to Armenia
Thanks to the vigilance of inspectors of the Gogavan-Privolnoye Border Control Department of the Food Safety Inspectorate, the import of live animals of unknown origin to Armenia was detected and suspended at the Gogavan border checkpoint, the regulator’s press service reported. YEREVAN, June 2. /ARKA/. Thanks to the vigilance of inspectors of the ...
06/02/2025Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Investment Grant for Yerevan II Energy Efficiency Program in the Amount of €10.1 Million
... agreements with the EU. Over the past decade, the Bank has financed a range of projects, from infrastructure and small businesses to water supply and wastewater treatment. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve road safety and resilience.-0-
05/29/2025Armenia ratifies Ashgabat agreement on establishment of international transport and transit corridor
... conditions for the transportation and transit of goods and passengers through the territories of the participating states, facilitating multimodal transportation, optimizing transportation costs, enhancing the transit role of the republic, improving the safety of transportation and creating equal conditions for transport companies of the participating countries. Joining the Ashgabat Agreement will ensure access to international markets through a transport corridor, harmonization of transit documents ...
05/08/2025Former head of the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate arrested on suspicion of embezzlement
The former head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate, Armen Danielyan, has been arrested, Marina Ohanjanyan, spokesperson of the Armenian Anti-Corruption Committee, told ARKA. YEREVAN, May 5 /ARKA/. The former head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate, Armen Danielyan, has been ...
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