Morocco: ONSSA tracks irregularities in olive oil

The National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) is increasing control operations to ensure the quality of olive oil and its derivatives in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region.

The competent services have been carrying out unannounced inspection missions in the region since the start of the season to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and the quality of the olive oil sold on the market. Assisted by environmental police officers and the Royal Gendarmerie, ONSSA inspectors check the validity of the health authorizations issued to olive oil production and packaging units, then take a sample of the oils marketed. to judge their good quality.