Alesp (Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo) decided to call representatives of Procon-SP (Consumer Protection and Protection Program) and Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) to clarify the crisis caused by contamination of alcohol by methanol. Calculation of Juliana Lopes, in CNN Arenashows that initiative arises amid the significant increase in cases of poisoning in the state.
State Representative Guto Zacarias (União Brasil) has submitted two requirements in the Consumer Rights Defense Commission, which will concentrate the work related to from next week. “The idea is to understand exactly how this chain of inspection works here in São Paulo,” explained Juliana. The objective is also to understand the responsibilities of each organ involved.
The focus of the authorities is to understand and possibly expand the inspection mechanisms, and to regain confidence in the alcohol sector. The case of São Paulo may serve as a reference for other states that face similar situations.
Impact on the bars and hotels industry
O. Consumers have opted for other types of drinks, demonstrating fear regarding the consumption of certain products due to cases of contamination.
The situation has generated concern not only in São Paulo, but also in other states. Pernambuco and Bahia have already reported possible cases of methanol contamination, highlighting the need for more rigorous inspection at the national level.
