Gharbia authorities seize 140,000 food packages in unlicensed facility raid

Authorities in Gharbia, Egypt, have seized 140,000 food packages and 3 tons of raw materials from an unlicensed food processing facility in a village within the Tanta district.

The raid was conducted by the Gharbia Directorate of Supply and Internal Trade in cooperation with the National Food Safety Authority. The facility was found to be engaged in the preparation, manufacturing, and packaging of various food products without the necessary licenses. During the inspection, officials also confiscated production lines, machinery, equipment, and large quantities of packaging materials, including empty containers and cardboard boxes.

The seized items are suspected of being unfit for human consumption and violating regulations governing food manufacturing and distribution. All confiscated goods have been impounded, and the National Food Safety Authority has been called in to take technical and legal measures. A misdemeanor report has been filed, and the case has been referred to the competent prosecution office.