The Food Safety and Security Authority has advised that in accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Authority Act, and in line with the Authority’s role to ensure transparency and public awareness on matters relating to food safety and security, it has initiated ”immediate precautionary measures following the firework explosion that occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.”

The FSSA said it ”immediately activated its response mechanisms and commenced assessments to determine any potential impact that debris, combustion residues or other contaminants may have on food, feed and agricultural produce within the affected areas.”

It said that inspections, sampling and risk assessments are underway and will continue as necessary.

The Authority stressed that it is ”working closely with relevant entities, as well as food and feed producers, farmers and food business operators, to ensure that any potential risks are identified and addressed promptly. These efforts are intended to protect public health while providing producers with the necessary guidance and support.”

The Authority said that it would like to ”reassure the public that food and feed safety remains its highest priority. Through ongoing monitoring and science-based risk assessment, the Authority is taking all necessary precautions to ensure that food placed on the market and reaching Maltese households remains safe for consumption.”

FSSA advised that further updates will be provided as necessary.

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