The National Agency for Food Safety (INSSPA) presented, during the third meeting of its council for the year 2026, the report on its activities as well as its control, administrative and financial indicators for the elapsed period of 2026. This meeting was also devoted to monitoring the implementation of programs and recommendations.
More than 34,000 food control operations
In the framework of strengthening official control of food products, the Agency carried out more than 34,000 inspection operations in food establishments open to the public.
INSSPA also carried out more than 6,000 laboratory analyses to verify the conformity of food products marketed with current standards.
According to INSSPA, these interventions led to the seizure and destruction of 1,120 tonnes of foods unfit for consumption, the establishment of 1,347 judicial reports against offenders and the sending of 2,070 written warnings.
Furthermore, 125 establishments were closed for non-compliance with essential food safety conditions.
Drinking Water: More than 17,000 residual chlorine checks
Regarding the monitoring of drinking water quality, the Agency carried out 17,294 measurements of residual chlorine in water to verify the effectiveness of disinfection operations.
These checks were complemented by 767 bacteriological analyses and 434 physicochemical analyses.
Research focusing notably on the presence of heavy metals, lead and radioactive substances were also conducted to ensure water compliance with health requirements.
In terms of import control, the Agency’s services processed 1,233 files related to the importation of food products.
These operations allowed the importation of more than 50,000 tonnes of food products, while 134 tonnes of goods not conforming to current standards were refused.
Exports: More than 13,000 control operations
In the field of export control, the Agency carried out 13,193 control operations, covering 10,564 shipments and including the analysis of 2,629 samples.
As a result of these operations, 10,237 quality control certificates and 642 conformity certificates were issued. Additionally, 49 cases of refusal at the time of shipping were recorded.
In the framework of implementing its quality management system and obtaining accreditations, the Agency continues its efforts to develop its dispositif in accordance with international standards ISO 9001, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.
This démarche notably includes the implementation of training programs in the areas of quality, integrity and impartiality.
