MoPH reports high compliance with food safety requirements in Qatar
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announced the results of implementing the National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026, which aims to enhance food safety and protect consumers’ health in the State of Qatar through ongoing surveillance and laboratory analysis programmes for food products available in local markets and those imported through border entry…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reported an impressive 97% compliance with food safety standards following the implementation of their National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026.
The MoPH tested 7,755 food samples, encompassing various local and imported commodities. The 3% of non-compliant samples tested primarily involved issues related to quality indicators and nutritional composition.
Particular emphasis was placed on the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, which comprised 1,476 samples. This sector boasted an impressive 98% compliance rate, indicating the effectiveness of monitoring pesticide residues and microbial contaminants.
The fish and seafood sector also demonstrated high compliance, with 779 samples tested - exceeding 98% compliance. Meanwhile, meat and poultry products saw a conformity rate of over 93%.
Surveillance extended to dairy products, with 1,321 samples tested and a compliance rate of over 98%. The Ministry also maintained oversight of a limited number of non-compliance cases.
These results underscore the success of the risk-based control approach, focusing on the most widely consumed and health-critical products. The early detection of risks and implementation of preventive measures contributed to maintaining stable food safety indicators throughout the period.
The MoPH affirmed their commitment to continuing and refining the National Food Surveillance Plan, bolstering inspection, laboratory analysis, and early-warning systems to ensure the provision of safe and nutritious food to Qatar's consumers.
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