Montenegro destroys over four tonnes of food amid inspection crackdown

Over four tonnes of food destroyed in one month, fines reach €358,110

Montenegro’s Food Inspection conducted 609 inspections in August 2026, identifying 124 irregularities. As a result, 4,164 kg of food was removed from sale and destroyed, mainly because of missing proof of origin and traceability, expired shelf life, altered quality, or improper storage. Inspectors issued 367 misdemeanour fines totalling €358,110 and submitted one request to initiate […]

By Slađana Đukanović