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Keywords: Food Safety


Morocco investigates subsidized flour scandal in Fès: phones seized for analysis

The subsidized flour scandal in Morocco has taken a significant turn, particularly in the Fès-Meknès region, as judicial authorities have ordered a technical analysis of phones seized from several suspects. The step aims to uncover communications and links between individuals involved in......

ONSSA denies Moroccan olive oil shipment rejection from Belgium

Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has refuted social media claims about a purported rejection of Moroccan olive oil shipments in Belgium due to non-compliance with health standards. In an official statement, ONSSA clarified that the incident actually dates back to a limited recall......

Morocco unveils 12.8 billion dirham livestock support initiative

Morocco has introduced a significant livestock support program valued at 12.8 billion dirhams, designed to provide financial aid to farmers, secure fodder supplies, and preserve breeding females. The announcement came during the Government Council session held in Rabat. The initiative aligns with Morocco's......

Dangerous additives in Moroccan Cheese? ONSSA responds to the controversy

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has responded to growing online controversy over the safety of certain processed and spreadable cheeses sold in Morocco. The debate erupted after a viral video by a French citizen claimed that some brands of cheese spreads, such as “Kiri”, contain......

ONSSA denies suspension of cherry tomato exports to the EU

On September 10, 2025, Dutch health authorities issued an alert through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF), numbered 2025.6942, regarding the presence of metals in a batch of cherry tomatoes exported from Morocco. The batch in question was immediately removed from the market as......

Morocco halts poultry imports from Portugal amid bird flu outbreak

Morocco has imposed a temporary suspension on poultry imports from Portugal following the outbreak of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus (H5N1) near Lisbon. The decision, announced by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), includes the ban of live poultry, eggs, meat, processed products, and animal......

Oyster harvesting suspended in Boutalha area of Dakhla

The State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries announced on Friday the suspension of oyster harvesting and marketing in the Boutalha classified shellfish zone, located within the maritime district of Dakhla. This measure follows analyses carried out by the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH),......

ONSSA launches advanced health alert platform to enhance food safety in Morocco

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has initiated a tender worth MAD 875,400 ($87,540) for the development of an innovative health alert platform aimed at improving the management of food and animal feed safety risks. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize health monitoring systems......

Tuberculosis Risk Linked to Raw Milk Consumption Raises Concerns in Morocco

The consumption of untreated milk has become a pressing issue in Morocco, as recent social media reports highlight potential tuberculosis cases associated with raw milk. In response to public anxiety, the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) issued a warning regarding the health risks posed by dairy......

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