Recent data from VMVT indicates a growing trend in the public's availability and reporting of information regarding food safety. This increase is believed to signal greater transparency within the food safety system and reflects the proactive measures taken to inform consumers effectively. As a result, users are now more informed and engaged with food safety issues than in the past.

The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is a collaborative network that connects all EU member states to promptly exchange information about potentially harmful food products. This system serves as a critical tool in maintaining food safety standards across Europe. In Lithuania, VMVT has developed a public RASFF alert board that continually updates users about unsafe food products in real-time, making it easier for consumers to stay informed about risks associated with their food.

Interestingly, despite the rise in the visibility of reports, the actual number of recorded safety issues has not seen a corresponding increase. This year, there have been 41 reports on unsafe products through RASFF, compared to 52 reported last year by the same time. This stability suggests that while awareness and reporting may be improving, the underlying number of hazardous food products may not be increasing, indicating an effective food safety control mechanism in place.