Government teams are collecting meat samples for laboratory analysis to ensure food safety and detect dangerous substances.
The Mauritanian Ministry of Commerce and Tourism has launched an inspection campaign across Nouakchott's butcheries to verify the safety and wholesomeness of red meat. Teams from the consumer protection and anti-fraud directorate, alongside the Mauritanian Food Safety Agency, are conducting the checks.
These teams are collecting samples of meat on sale for laboratory analysis to detect any potential traces of dangerous substances. The intensified controls are part of the ministry's routine activities aimed at protecting food safety and public health.
The ministry plans to extend these quality control measures to other food products available in markets and shops. This initiative seeks to safeguard consumers and ensure the integrity of the food supply chain within the capital's three wilayas.
Why it mattersConsumers in Nouakchott are affected by potential risks to their health from unsafe meat products.
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