Egyptian authorities have launched a crackdown on illicit pesticide trade in Asyut province. Governor Mohamed Elwan announced that unlicensed shops in the center of the province were found selling counterfeit and banned pesticides. The operation was carried out by a joint team from the supply and agriculture ministries. Several shops were raided and their owners referred to the public prosecutor. The governor vowed to continue inspections to protect crops and the environment.
The campaign was led by the Asyut Agriculture Department, under the supervision of Engineer Mohamed Abdel Rahman, and in cooperation with the supply department. The team was headed by Dr. Ahmed Masoud Mohamed, who oversees the control of fertilizers and pesticides. The operation resulted in the seizure of several unlicensed shops selling counterfeit and banned pesticides. The authorities also found unregistered pesticides and products not suitable for agricultural use.
The governor emphasized that the campaign aims to ensure the safety of products in the market and their compliance with legal and technical requirements. He stressed that the administration is committed to protecting the safety of agricultural crops and the environment. The authorities are working to prevent the trade of illicit pesticides, which pose a risk to the environment and public health.
The operation is part of a broader effort to combat counterfeit and illicit trade in agricultural inputs. The governor warned that those found guilty of violating the law will face severe penalties. He emphasized that the administration will not tolerate any violations that harm the agricultural sector.
The authorities have referred the owners of the unlicensed shops to the public prosecutor. The governor stressed that the administration is committed to protecting farmers and promoting the quality of agricultural production in Asyut. The operation is a joint effort between the supply and agriculture ministries to ensure the availability of safe and compliant agricultural inputs.
The campaign included surprise inspections of shops and warehouses in the center of the province. The authorities seized several shipments of counterfeit and banned pesticides. The governor emphasized that the administration will continue to carry out surprise inspections to ensure compliance with the law.
The authorities have emphasized the importance of cooperation between different agencies to combat illicit trade in agricultural inputs. The governor stressed that the administration is committed to protecting the agricultural sector and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Egyptian authorities have launched a crackdown on illicit pesticide trade in Asyut province, seizing counterfeit and banned pesticides from unlicensed shops.
