Mauritanian Experts Forum Raises Alarm on Local Tea: Widespread Contamination

In a highly concerning development, a spokesperson for the Mauritanian Experts Forum announced that tests conducted in France on ten samples of tea commonly available on the local market revealed that all samples were contaminated with 11 to 13 harmful substances, including 5 to 8 that exceed the maximum European standards. The expert added that tests conducted three years ago on several other tea samples yielded similar results, indicating a significant risk to consumers who purchase and consume tea available in the local market.

These findings raise serious questions about the effectiveness of the control on imported food products in Mauritania. This incident heightens ongoing concerns about food safety standards and highlights the urgent need to strengthen regulatory procedures to protect public health. This episode demonstrates the necessity for relevant authorities to update and enhance their inspection and monitoring systems to ensure such issues do not recur in the future, and to protect consumers from potential health hazards.