Morocco Seizes Unsafe Ramadan Sweets in Pre-Holiday Crackdown

As Ramadan approaches, the Moroccan authorities are tightening the screws to ensure food safety. A large-scale market control operation was carried out in Oujda, with significant results.
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 These products were withdrawn from sale, as they were deemed unfit for consumption and did not meet sanitary standards.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.
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