Moldova’s food safety authority affirms full capacity for metronidazole residue testing
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has categorically refuted recent claims alleging that Moldovan laboratories lack the capacity to test for metronidazole residues in poultry meat. The authority described these statements as unfounded and manipulative, warning that they risk undermining public trust in the national food safety system.
Official representatives confirmed that the Republic of Moldova possesses the necessary infrastructure, advanced equipment, and specialized personnel to strictly monitor veterinary drug residues. The National Center for Animal and Plant Health and Food Safety operates as an accredited institution, utilizing internationally validated methods to detect prohibited and restricted substances.
Technical capacity and oversight
Experts emphasized that high-performance laboratory equipment ensures the precise detection of metronidazole not only in poultry but also in milk, eggs, and honey. This monitoring is a core component of the Annual National Program, which guarantees that all animal-origin products meeting the market are safe for human consumption.
Call for institutional transparency
In response to the spread of misinformation, ANSA has urged public figures and media outlets to cease disseminating unverified data that distorts the reality of the state's diagnostic capabilities. The Agency maintains that such narratives create unjustified panic and interfere with standard safety protocols.
Citizens and stakeholders are encouraged to rely exclusively on official updates. Detailed information regarding food safety standards and laboratory certifications is available on the official ANSA website.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
