The National Food Agency (NFA) has suspended the operations of a coffee factory in Tbilisi after an unscheduled inspection revealed multiple serious violations.
According to the agency, the inspection targeted Trader LLC, where inspectors found that the company was producing coffee — including roasting, grinding, and packaging — under the brand names “Villa” and “Villa Gold” without being registered in the Register of Economic Activities, as required by law.
The NFA reported that, in addition to coffee beans, roasted peas were used as raw materials in the production of these products. The goods were subsequently distributed and sold through small retail outlets.
Inspectors identified critical non-compliances, including violations of labeling requirements and traceability rules, which are essential for ensuring consumer safety and product transparency.
As a result, the business operator was fined, and the production process was suspended until all identified violations are fully remedied, according to the statement released by the agency.
