Prevention of wine falsification: Odesa RMA equips state agency with special quality control equipment

Prevention of wine falsification: Odesa RMA equips state agency with special quality control equipment

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New equipment for testing wine quality by mass spectrometry was presented in Odesa region. The laboratory of the Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking will start its full-fledged work in 8-9 months.

Equipment for checking the quality of wine was presented for the first time in a state institution in Odesa region. The plan to prevent the falsification of wine products was developed through the cooperation of the Odesa RMA, winemakers, scientists and government agencies, reports UNN.

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As part of this initiative, the laboratory of the Tairov Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking received modern equipment for analyzing wine by mass spectrometry. This makes it possible to accurately detect counterfeits.

"The equipment purchased for public funds with the support of the Odesa RMA was presented on November 8, 2024, at a scientific conference with the participation of RMA and business representatives.

This step will allow Ukrainian winemaking to meet European quality standards.

The laboratory is scheduled to be fully operational in 8-9 months," the statement said.