The Bulgarian dairy industry has good potential but cannot guarantee that its products meet all sanitary and hygiene requirements, according to Bulgaria’s agriculture minister Mehmed Dikme.

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In an interview with Bulgarian news agency BTA, Dikme pointed to the fact that only 12 Bulgarian dairy producers currently meet requirements for access to EU markets.

The EU has given Bulgaria a three-year period after accession to introduce EU quality standards. Before then, dairy and meat products below EU standards will still be available on the domestic market.

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