Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry’s Agriculture and Animal Wealth assistant under-secretary Asim Abdullatif Abdulla emphasised the important role of veterinary quarantine facilities in ensuring the safety of meat imports into Bahrain and protecting food security and public health.
During an inspection visit, he noted that 777 laboratory tests were conducted between March 1 to 15, as part of intensified inspection efforts.
To meet demand during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, the ministry issued 112 import permits and facilitated the import of 2,349 tonnes of chilled and frozen meat, along with 8,107 sheep and 385 cattle.
The assistant under-secretary noted that all shipments must meet strict requirements, including official health certificates, certificates of origin, and approved halal certification, with additional testing conducted upon arrival before market distribution.
He underscored the ministry’s commitment to food safety, warning against unauthorised slaughter and urging the public to use licensed abattoirs to protect public health and the environment.
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