The Egyptian Food Safety Authority has intensified its nationwide inspections, conducting 71 monitoring missions on 389 food facilities across various governorates. These inspections aimed to ensure compliance with international standards and regulations, guaranteeing the availability of safe and healthy food for Egyptian consumers. The authority's efforts focus on monitoring food storage facilities, production sites, and distribution centers.
During the past week, the authority's inspectors carried out 42 monitoring missions in governorates with high storage activity, including Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. These inspections covered 389 food facilities, such as bakeries, food storage facilities, and wholesale markets. The authority also registered 12 wheat storage facilities and continued to monitor the storage and distribution of essential commodities.
The authority received 102 complaints from various sources, including the government's complaint system, the Consumer Protection Agency, and its own website and hotline. The authority addressed some of these complaints and is currently investigating the rest. The complaints covered various issues, including food safety concerns and non-compliance with regulations.
The authority's inspectors also conducted on-site inspections of wheat storage facilities, rice mills, and bakeries to verify compliance with technical requirements and approved standards. These inspections aimed to ensure the production and distribution of safe and suitable food products. The authority's efforts have resulted in the registration of 1,801 storage facilities.
In addition to inspections, the authority took measures to address non-compliant food shipments. During the past week, it detained 138 imported food shipments and continued to hold 18 rejected shipments pending further action. The authority also re-exported two rejected shipments, ensuring the smooth movement of imports and the highest level of health protection for citizens.
The authority's monitoring efforts led to the identification of non-compliant facilities, and corrective actions were taken against those found to be violating food safety regulations. The authority's goal is to ensure that food products on the market meet safety and quality standards, protecting public health and consumer interests.
The Egyptian Food Safety Authority's nationwide inspections demonstrate its commitment to ensuring food safety and quality. The authority's efforts have resulted in a significant increase in registered storage facilities and improved compliance with regulations. The authority will continue to monitor food facilities and take action against non-compliant operators to safeguard public health.
Key points
- The Egyptian Food Safety Authority conducted 71 inspections on 389 food facilities nationwide.
- The authority detained 138 imported food shipments and re-exported two rejected shipments.
- The authority registered 1,801 storage facilities and continued to monitor food storage and distribution.
