Morocco Seizes Unsafe Ramadan Sweets in Pre-Holiday Crackdown

A joint commission, composed of representatives of the local authorities and the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA), inspected the city’s businesses. The goal: to uncover non-compliant products and protect consumers’ health during this period of high demand.

The operation led to the seizure of a significant quantity of common food items. Among these, Ramadan classics: chebakia, maqrout, honey, butter, anise and sugar. These products were withdrawn from sale, as they were deemed unfit for consumption and did not meet sanitary standards.

The checks also revealed a fraudulent and dangerous practice. Chemical alum, a strictly regulated substance, was used in the preparation of the syrup of certain pastries.

Faced with these infractions, the authorities decided to impose sanctions. A downtown business, not meeting the required hygiene conditions, was immediately closed.