Strict control will be imposed on food delivery operators. The presence of a sanitary book is mandatory. State Service for Food Safety.
28-07-2026 15:36 Armenia Social
At the beginning of the year, considering the increased use of food delivery services by the public, as well as responding to the concerning number of complaints and alerts received from citizens, the Food Safety Inspection Body informed the organizations conducting deliveries that it would begin extensive oversight in this area.
It was clarified that individuals conducting deliveries who had not undergone preliminary and periodic medical examinations and lacked a sanitary (medical) book would bear administrative responsibility. It is the employer's obligation to ensure that employees who have direct contact with food during the production and circulation phases undergo medical examinations as stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.
During a meeting organized with partner organizations conducting deliveries, they requested a timeline to complete the entire process of obtaining medical examinations and sanitary (medical) books for their delivery personnel (2-3 thousand).
In response to the request, the inspection body set a reasonable deadline.
From August 1, 2026, the Food Safety Inspection Body will fully exercise its supervisory functions over those conducting deliveries.
In this case, not only violations will be published, but also the names of those partner organizations that have faithfully complied with the law.
Notice: Personnel involved at any stage of the food chain (production, processing, reprocessing, distribution, storage, preservation, transportation, import, export, and sale) must undergo preliminary (upon hiring) and periodic (every six months) medical examinations and possess a personal sanitary (medical) book.
Food Safety Inspection Body
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