HIBAPRESS – Shafiq Anouri
The Moroccan Association for the Defense of Consumer Rights has demanded that citizens avoid spreading alarming rumors, against the backdrop of the controversy that followed posts spread on social media regarding the presence of dangerous food additives in some types of cheese.
Ali Shtour said that the Moroccan Association for the Defense of Consumer Rights followed what was circulated on social media regarding "the presence of food additives E341, E407, and E452 in some types of cheese," and the accompanying fears among consumers about the safety of these materials. Shtour added in a statement to the "HIBAPRESS" website that "based on the official statement issued by the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA), these additives do not pose any risk to the health of the consumer, and are used legally and monitored in accordance with international standards in force in the European Union and Morocco." Shtour, a member of the Moroccan University of Consumer Rights, continued that "all factories producing this type of cheese have accreditation and regular monitoring by ONSSA," assuring the public that "the products circulating in the Moroccan markets are safe and in compliance with health safety standards." At the same time, Shtour called on citizens to "verify information sources and avoid spreading rumors that cause concern without scientific or official backing," praising, in a related context, "ONSSA's rapid response and transparency in clarifying the facts," which is consistent with the provisions of Law 31.08, which aims to ensure the consumer's right to accurate information and transparency. Shtour affirmed that "there is no fear for the consumer from these cheeses, and all products monitored and approved by ONSSA comply with Moroccan and international health standards," demanding at the conclusion of the Moroccan consumer to "shop from controlled stores and large commercial areas and stay away from informal markets in which all types of fraud and deception thrive."
