The National Health Safety Authority for Food Products in Tunisia has announced that it has destroyed 1120 tons of products unfit for consumption and closed 125 non-compliant shops since the beginning of 2026. This was achieved through over 34,000 monitoring operations of public establishments. The authority's efforts aim to ensure the safety and quality of food products available to consumers.
The authority's monitoring operations resulted in the issuance of 1347 judicial records against violators and 2070 written warnings. Additionally, over 6,000 laboratory analyses were conducted to verify the conformity of food products with established standards. These analyses help to identify and remove hazardous products from the market, thereby protecting public health.
In the area of drinking water quality monitoring, the authority carried out 17,294 operations to measure residual chlorine, 767 bacteriological analyses, and 434 physico-chemical analyses. The authority also conducted tests for heavy metals, lead, and radioactive materials to ensure that drinking water meets health requirements.
At the border control level, the authority processed 1233 files for importing food products, allowing over 50,000 tons of products to enter the country while rejecting 134 tons of non-compliant products. This strict control helps to prevent the entry of substandard food products into the Tunisian market.
In the field of exporting, the authority monitored 10,564 shipments through 13,193 operations, including the analysis of 2629 samples and the issuance of 10,237 quality control certificates and 642 conformity certificates. The authority recorded 49 cases of rejection during shipment, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring that exported products meet international standards.
The authority is working to develop its quality system according to international standards and implementing training programs in areas such as quality, integrity, and neutrality. The authority is also completing its official portal for providing remote services and establishing digital systems for administrative and financial management.
The National Health Safety Authority for Food Products in Tunisia continues to implement its programs to enhance the effectiveness of its monitoring and protect consumer health. The authority's efforts focus on ensuring the safety and quality of food products available to consumers, thereby contributing to the protection of public health in Tunisia.
Key points
- The authority destroyed 1120 tons of unfit products and closed 125 non-compliant shops in 2026.
- Over 34,000 monitoring operations were conducted by the authority in 2026.
- The authority processed 1233 files for importing food products, allowing over 50,000 tons of products to enter the country.
