Keywords: ONSSA
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......
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 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......
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......
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......
Morocco has witnessed significant public discourse surrounding exorbitant fish prices, particularly in its coastal cities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reports remarkable outcomes from the seventh edition of the "Affordable Fish" initiative, launched on February 22, which has successfully......
In a startling operation near Casablanca on February 11, 2025, authorities uncovered a major public health threat. The Royal Gendarmerie intercepted a staggering 1.1 tons of beef and bovine offal, transported under appalling conditions and destined for local markets and butcher shops. This discovery......
Morocco is set to import up to 20,000 tons of red meat—both fresh and frozen—by the end of 2024 as part of its efforts to address domestic supply challenges. The latest move includes a new agreement to import sheep and goat meat from Argentina, broadening the existing beef trade between the......
To stabilize the red meat market, Morocco has implemented key measures, including suspending import duties and VAT on fresh and chilled meats. Morocco is grappling with a significant decline in its national livestock due to consecutive years of drought and rising feed prices. This challenge has put......
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