The Departmental Directorate for Population Protection (DDPP) of Hérault has delivered its report on summer controls carried out in establishments welcoming tourists. The tourism economy generates a turnover of 1.7 billion euros and more than 30,000 jobs during the summer period.
More than 300 establishments were inspected from June to September. Summer markets, festive events (feria de Béziers, Saint-Louis festival in Sète), campsites and motorized water vehicle rental companies were targeted. Concerning “the sale of fruits and vegetables, the agents verified the origin of the products to avoid deceiving the consumer with falsely local products,” specifies the DDPP.
Hygiene and loyalty
A catering establishment was subject to administrative closure, for non-compliance with hygiene rules putting consumer safety at stake. Eighteen administrative measures or fines were also established for more significant infractions or breaches. Most frequently for “hygiene (dirty and unsuitable premises, inappropriate storage conditions) and loyalty (poor information on the origin of meat, false valuation statements, such as fish labeled ”fresh” when it is This is a defrosted product). »
Sixty-eight warnings were also issued for minor non-compliance (failure to display prices and provide overall consumer information).