GOST for shawarma. Roskachestvo has found a way to combat mass poisonings.

In 2025, the GOST will be finally approved and will enter into force. Before that, it will be published for discussion.

head Roskachestvo Maxim Protasov Roskachestvo also announced follow-up inspections. In April 2024, the organization discovered dangerous bacteria in shawarma, and 27 of 29 samples were prepared in violation of sanitary and epidemiological standards. recommended When buying shawarma, pay attention to the appearance of the cook and the presence of a sink at the kiosk. 

The start of development of a new national standard was announced in June. The need explained The risk of mass poisoning and the overall situation in the food service industry. However, experts believe that it will still be impossible to comply with the standard at smaller establishments.

As noted by independent retail expert Mikhail LachuginFood producers have become adept at circumventing GOST standards, for example, by using slightly different names. "Therefore, we expect an increase in the number of various dishes, such as 'shawarma from Eyvaz,' 'from a Georgian,' 'special shawarma,' and so on," wrote he.

Shawarma remains a very popular street food dish among Russians. It has become meet more often and in the premium food service segment. For example, a luxury shawarma with Kamchatka crab in a spirulina lavash, yuzu cabbage, tomatoes, and avocado for 1600 rubles.