Baltic, Foodstuff, Latvia, Legislation, Markets and Companies, Retail

The Food and Veterinary Service determined that Triom was supplying goods to a broad range of retailers, including the largest chain stores in Latvia - Maxima, Rimi, Mego, Elvi.

While searching the warehouse, the Food and Veterinary Service inspectors found various paint strippers, solvents and other means for removing original labels, as well as 26 different seals used for relabeling.

Workers at the warehouse also repackaged products past their expiration date - the original packaging was removed and these products were poured in new, larger containers and put new labels on.

According to the Food and Veterinary Service, the new labels were practically impossible to distinguish from the original ones. The service has begun recalling these goods and products from retail outlets across Latvia.

The Food and Veterinary Service cooperated with the Criminal Police's Economic Crime unit to investigate the case. Operations of Triom have been halted, investigation in the case is continuing.