A joint campaign by the Ismailia governorate and the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade's investigative bodies has led to the confiscation of approximately 5 tons of unidentified food products, including frozen fish and poultry products, from a refrigerator in Ismailia. The products lacked documentation or invoices to verify their origin. This operation was conducted under the directives of Dr. Sharif Farouk, the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade.
The campaign aimed to verify the safety of food products in circulation, review documents and invoices proving the products' sources, and prevent the trading of unidentified products to protect citizens' health and safety. The confiscated products were preserved, and necessary legal actions were taken, pending submission to the concerned authorities. The operation reflects the continuation of intensified regulatory campaigns on markets and food establishments.
The Ismailia governorate's efforts align with directives from Major General Nabil Hasab Allah, the governor of Ismailia, and instructions from Majdi Abd al-Karim Amer, the Deputy Minister of Supply in Ismailia. These efforts focus on enhancing market control and dealing decisively with violations, particularly those related to trading unidentified or undocumented products.
The Deputy Minister of Supply in Ismailia emphasized that regulatory campaigns on markets and various commercial and food activities would continue. He stated that they would deal firmly with violations, especially those concerning the circulation of unidentified products or those not accompanied by necessary documents and invoices.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade called on citizens to report any commercial fraud or trading of unidentified products to contribute to tightening market control and protecting citizens' health. This action comes as part of broader efforts to ensure food safety and regulate the market.
Key to these operations is the collaboration between different authorities, including the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and local governorates, to monitor and control food products in the market. These collaborations aim to prevent the sale of unsafe or unidentified food products.
The recent seizure in Ismailia highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring food safety and the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation among authorities to protect public health. The authorities remain committed to their efforts to regulate the market and ensure the availability of safe food products for consumers.
Key points
- The Egyptian authorities seized 5 tons of unidentified frozen food products in Ismailia to ensure food safety and regulate the market.
- The operation was conducted under the directives of Dr. Sharif Farouk, the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade.
- The authorities called on citizens to report any commercial fraud or trading of unidentified products.
