[Update on microbiological quality assurance meat and meat products in Morocco].

BACKGROUND

Food safety has become an absolute necessity in all countries. As a result, Morocco has taken several measures and actions to develop food safety and food-borne disease control.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to highlight the level of improvement in the quality assurance of meat and meat products in Morocco.

METHOD

It is based on a non-exhaustive review of the regulatory texts governing food safety in the country, as well as a statistical study on establishments of meat and meat products adopting a self-checking system and approved by the National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food.

RESULTS

Morocco has introduced several laws and regulations requiring sanitary control of food products. Also, the number of establishments of meat and meat products adopting a system of self-control and approved by the National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food has improved significantly. It has increased from 58 in 2007 to 273 in 2016.

CONCLUSION

The adoption of self-monitoring systems allows better access to international markets, improved quality of food products and a considerable reduction in microbial contamination.