Morocco
Morocco Sees Surge in Egyptian Potato Imports Amid Trade Tensions
After canned tomatoes, potatoes from Egypt are flooding the Moroccan market. The country is, for the fifth consecutive year, the main African partner of the kingdom.
Topic
National Office for Health Security of Food Products
Morocco
Morocco Battles Cochineal Infestation Threatening Vital Cactus Crops
In Morocco, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken measures to limit the spread of the cochineal, a pest insect that attacks cactus crops.
Spain
Hepatitis A: a new batch of Moroccan strawberries intercepted in Spain
The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in the European Union published a new alert on Friday, March 15, regarding the presence of hepatitis A in strawberries from Morocco. This shipment has been destroyed.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Investigation into Hepatitis A in Exported Strawberries
The National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) has opened an investigation and taken preventive measures following the detection of the hepatitis A virus in Moroccan strawberries imported into Spain and the triggering by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of a health alert.
Morocco
Moroccan Cafe Owners Deny Allegations of Chemical Additives in Coffee Amid Food Safety Controversy
While the allegations of fraud made against them by a deputy of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) persist, the owners of cafes and restaurants are pointing the finger at the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA).
Morocco
Morocco Warns of Deadly Counterfeit Alcohol Risks During New Year Celebrations
Despite the efforts made by the competent authorities, adulterated alcohol is still circulating in Morocco. Enough to raise concerns during this end-of-year holiday season.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Licenses of Watermelon Exporters Over EU Pesticide Violation
Morocco has suspended the health and export licenses of producers who exported to Spain last week watermelons containing high levels of methomyl, a pesticide banned in the European Union (EU).
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities: Drug-Laced 'Gerblé' Biscuits Not Sold in Country
The National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food Products (ONSSA) states that the batches of biscuits of the French brand " Gerblé ", contaminated by the drug "burundanga", have not entered or been sold on the Moroccan market.
Morocco
Moroccan Watermelons Flagged in Spain for Unauthorized Pesticide Residue
The National Office of Food Safety and Security (ONSSA) explains the notification from Spain on the detection of residues of methomyl, an unauthorized pesticide, in Moroccan watermelons.
Morocco
Dozens Hospitalized After Suspected Fruit-Related Food Poisoning in Morocco
Nearly 60 people from the communes of Beni Helal and Ouled Sidi Bouhia were hospitalized on Saturday at the Provincial Hospital of Sidi Bennour following symptoms of food poisoning, according to local authorities.
Morocco
Casablanca Sets Eid al-Adha Slaughter Prices, Emphasizes Food Safety Standards
The city of Casablanca, through the Local Development Company (SDL) Casablanca Prestations, has just announced the price of slaughter in public slaughterhouses.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Sheep Fattening Ahead of Eid Al-Adha
A few weeks before the celebration of Eid Al-Adha scheduled for late June , the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) of Morocco is multiplying control operations to ensure the quality of the food given to the sheep and prevent their fattening by certain breeders.