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Oriental hornet spread raises alarm among beekeepers in northern Morocco

The reported expansion of the oriental hornet in northern Morocco is prompting growing concern among beekeepers, who fear that the insect could place additional pressure on apiaries and become harder to control if its spread continues. The National Syndicate of Professional Beekeepers in Morocco says......

TIJARA and ONSSA strengthen cooperation to support Morocco’s consumer goods sector

TIJARA, the National Federation of Distribution and Consumer Goods Industry Businesses, is seeking to deepen its cooperation with Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), with a renewed focus on regulatory compliance, professional training and closer dialogue with companies operating......

Food supplements in Morocco: industry opposes pharmacists’ monopoly push

A proposed amendment to Morocco’s pharmaceutical law has sparked strong opposition from stakeholders in the food supplements sector, who warn it could significantly reshape the national market. Adopted in first reading by the House of Representatives in early June 2026, the amendment to Law 17-04......

Nestlé faces criticism in Morocco over sugar in infant cereals

Consumer groups in Morocco have raised concerns over the sugar content of infant cereals marketed under the Cerelac brand. The dispute centers on claims that products sold locally contain added sugar while similar items in some European markets are reportedly sugar-free. The issue has triggered renewed......

Morocco investigates subsidized flour scandal in Fès: phones seized for analysis

The subsidized flour scandal in Morocco has taken a significant turn, particularly in the Fès-Meknès region, as judicial authorities have ordered a technical analysis of phones seized from several suspects. The step aims to uncover communications and links between individuals involved in......

ONSSA denies Moroccan olive oil shipment rejection from Belgium

Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has refuted social media claims about a purported rejection of Moroccan olive oil shipments in Belgium due to non-compliance with health standards. In an official statement, ONSSA clarified that the incident actually dates back to a limited recall......

Dangerous additives in Moroccan Cheese? ONSSA responds to the controversy

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has responded to growing online controversy over the safety of certain processed and spreadable cheeses sold in Morocco. The debate erupted after a viral video by a French citizen claimed that some brands of cheese spreads, such as “Kiri”, contain......

ONSSA denies suspension of cherry tomato exports to the EU

On September 10, 2025, Dutch health authorities issued an alert through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF), numbered 2025.6942, regarding the presence of metals in a batch of cherry tomatoes exported from Morocco. The batch in question was immediately removed from the market as......

Morocco halts poultry imports from Portugal amid bird flu outbreak

Morocco has imposed a temporary suspension on poultry imports from Portugal following the outbreak of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus (H5N1) near Lisbon. The decision, announced by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), includes the ban of live poultry, eggs, meat, processed products, and animal......