As a result of the flood, 1,270 food establishments were affected. The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate has begun inspections in them – reports “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” in Thursday's edition. The Wrocław Sanitary Inspectorate warns against not disposing of flooded goods. Putting such goods up for sale is punishable by a fine of up to 10 percent of the turnover for the previous year.
More than 630 of these outlets are kiosks and grocery stores, of which 85 are super- and hypermarkets. Each of them must be approved by GIS before it can start operating again, the daily reports.
Disposal prices are rising
The inspector may also issue an order regarding the need to dispose of the goods – this also applies to tightly packed products and those that were not flooded but were exposed to moisture.
According to GIS, 702 facilities have been inspected so far, of which 532 were permitted to operate. Three decisions on food disposal were issued.
The daily reports that since the flood, companies specializing in disposal can count on greater demand, which has an impact on prices. Shop and restaurant owners want to resume business as soon as possible, so they expect a quick arrival to collect the destroyed goods.
“The disposal price may be higher by PLN 100 per ton. It usually ranges from PLN 600 to PLN 800 per ton,” wrote “DGP”.
Big fines for companies
However, a representative of one of the recycling companies claims that not all damaged goods are disposed of.
The Wrocław Sanitary and Epidemiological Station warns against not disposing of flooded goods. Putting such goods up for sale is punishable by a fine of up to 10% of the previous year's turnover.
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