Tunisia seems to be decided to put order in a sector long left without real control: that of the conservation and boxing workshops of food.
In this context, the Director General of the National Authority for Food Products (ANSPA), Mohamed Rabhiannounced this Wednesday, September 17, 2025 that the body began a national census of all businesses practicing the packaging and storage of food.
“At the end of this census, we will carry out the organization of the sector, by classifying these businesses and by imposing on them a strict specifications,” said Rabhi on national radio waves.
He insisted that The same health standards applied in the industrial units of preserver must now be respected by these businessesoften small and operating in an artisanal way.
Among the conditions that will be required, in particular is the exclusive use of “food” certified containers And having obtained a health certificate issued by Anspa, guaranteeing their ability to preserve foodstuffs.
Rabhi also pointed out that certain materials such as glass, reusable and safe, as well as certain plastics designed for food contact, can be used provided that they comply with the standards in force.
With this operation, the Tunisian authorities hear fight against anarchic practices and health risks Linked to uncontrolled food preserves, in a context where product health safety becomes a major public health issue.
