Egypt conducts market inspections in Dakahlia and Beni Suef

Regulatory authorities in Egypt have conducted extensive inspection campaigns across the Dakahlia and Beni Suef governorates to monitor markets, bakeries, and commercial outlets.

In Dakahlia, inspections resulted in 225 violations and four seizures. Bakery violations included 65 instances of underweight products and 18 cases of flour manipulation. Market inspections identified 49 violations, primarily regarding failure to display prices and lack of health certificates. Seized items included 660 loaves of bread, 55 packs of unidentified cigarettes, and three sacks of flour.

In Beni Suef, the Internal Trade Department focused on market compliance and fuel station accuracy. Authorities investigated a complaint regarding fuel quantity manipulation at a local station, finding all equipment to be within standard parameters. Additionally, officials issued several misdemeanor reports against clothing retailers for advertising fake seasonal discounts without legal permits, as well as violations for failing to display prices and lacking required health certificates.