Egypt Ministry of Agriculture conducts intensive August inspections

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, through the General Organization for Veterinary Services, conducted extensive inspection campaigns across various governorates during August to ensure food and animal health safety.

Regarding veterinary supplies, inspections of 562 facilities, including clinics and medicine distribution centers, resulted in the seizure of 142 violating establishments. Violations included operating without licenses or lacking responsible veterinarians. Legal actions included 32 administrative closure decisions for 106 facilities across several governorates, such as Cairo, Giza, and Dakahlia.

In terms of food safety, authorities seized approximately 213 tons of meat and meat products. This included 158,345 kg of products unfit for human consumption and 26,479 kg of products that failed to meet health and veterinary requirements. A total of 908 reports were filed against violators during these operations.