Cairo: Egypt does not allow the entry of any food imports containing radiation, the Cabinet Media Centre affirmed in a statement on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, dismissing online claims that shipments with radioactive traces had been permitted into the country.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the statement was issued following coordination with the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in response to unverified claims on social media that the government was allowing the entry of food imports that contained levels of radiation. The statement emphasized that Egypt implements a zero-tolerance policy toward radioactive contamination in imported food.

The NFSA clarified that all food imports are subjected to a comprehensive inspection system aligned with the latest international food safety standards and overseen by relevant authorities. It added that shipments undergo examination using precise scientific methods, including radiation detection, under an approved risk-assessment system. This inspection and testing are conducted at a rate of 100 percent for imports from countries or regions classified as high-risk for radiation, in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Authority.

The authority stated that any shipment found to be contaminated with radioactive materials, even within limits permitted in some countries, is immediately rejected and re-exported from the port of arrival. Such goods are not allowed to enter the domestic market.

Simultaneously, the NFSA reaffirmed that no level of radiation is permitted in incoming food shipments, adding that oversight is carried out with 'firmness and transparency' to ensure public health and safety. The Cabinet Media Centre urged social media users to verify information through official sources and avoid spreading unverified claims that could cause public confusion.