Egypt’s Supply Ministry Warns Bakeries Over Bread Weight and Price Violations

Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has detected violations of prescribed weights and prices for unsubsidised bread and fino rolls during inspection campaigns.

The checks were carried out by the ministry and its directorates across the governorates, targeting compliance with the rules governing these bread products.

The violations concerned “tourist” bread, a term used in Egypt for unsubsidised bread sold on the open market, as well as fino rolls. The ministry reported some breaches but did not specify their scale.

The ministry warned those manipulating bread weights or prices that they would face action. No details were provided on penalties or the bakeries involved.