Egypt seizes nearly 175 tonnes of meat and meat products in September inspections

Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture said nearly 175 tonnes of meat and meat products found to be in violation of regulations were seized during September.

The ministry announced the seizures as part of a review of inspection and monitoring efforts carried out by the General Organization for Veterinary Services.

The authority intensified its campaigns at markets and premises displaying and selling meat and meat products across governorates nationwide.

The announcement did not specify the types of violations detected or provide a breakdown of the quantities seized in each governorate.