In line with the NFSA's plan to strengthen oversight of the food manufacturing, local, and international trade sectors, the General Department of Factory Control conducted 80 inspection missions in cooperation with the Industrial Control Authority. These inspections were aimed at evaluating the compliance of food establishments with quality and food safety standards. During the past week, 10 establishments were registered with the NFSA.
Additionally, the Department of Control over Packing
Stations and Centers carried out 38 inspection, examination, and accreditation
visits, leading to the registration of 8 new packing stations with the
Authority. The department also issued 474 export permits for agricultural
products on behalf of 475 companies.
According to the report from the NFSA's General Department
of Exports and Imports, the total number of exported food consignments reached 3,430,
amounting to nearly 180,000 tons from 1,270 exporting companies. These
consignments included approximately 675 food product varieties, such as
molasses, vegetables and tubers, fruits, flour, grain products, and various
other food items.
Specifically, sweet potatoes topped the list of Egyptian
vegetable exports with 8,000 tons, followed by mixed vegetables (5,000 tons)
and onions (4,000 tons). The total number of vegetable varieties exported was 42,
totaling 30,000 tons. For fruits, strawberries and mangoes each led the way
with 8,000 tons, followed by pomegranates with 5,000 tons. A total of 30 fruit
varieties were exported, amounting to 25,000 tons.
These exports were sent to a large number of international
markets, with Sudan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Canada among the top importers
from the total of 183 countries.
In terms of export ports, Alexandria Port ranked first with 600
food consignments, followed by Safaga Port with 513, and Cairo International
Airport Port with 435.
To support food exports, the NFSA issued 1,010 health
certificates during the week, in line with the established mechanism. This
ensures that products meet safety standards and boosts international market
confidence in Egyptian exports.
The total number of food consignments imported into the
country was 1,970, with a total quantity estimated at 355,000 tons, imported by
900 companies. The imported items varied and included wheat, soybeans, various
oils, and raw sugar. Russia topped the list of countries exporting to Egypt,
followed by Ukraine, Brazil, and Indonesia, from a total of 78 countries.
Alexandria Port also held the top position for incoming food
consignments with 510, followed by Cairo International Airport Port with 460,
and Sokhna Port with 262.
A total of 945 food consignments were temporarily released
under customs custody. Meanwhile, 475 consignments were cleared under the
expedited clearance system. As part of implementing decisions from the Appeals
Committee, incident reports were prepared for 85 consignments. The Authority also
issued 78 import licenses during the same period.
The General Department of Special Food Registration and Licensing continued its efforts to support the food trade system, registering 66 food products and examining 503 new products. It also issued 18 free sale certificates, carried out several inspections, and accredited 10 companies operating in the sector.