Armenia to enforce nitrate testing on imported vegetables

Armenia will require nitrate testing for all imported fresh vegetables starting June 8, the country’s Food Safety Inspectorate announced on Saturday.

Importers must provide laboratory results verifying nitrate levels in shipments of potatoes, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, onions, green onions, peppers, watermelons, melons and assorted greens.

Officials said the measure is designed to strengthen food safety oversight and ensure that imported produce meets health standards before reaching consumers.