Lemons Inspection in Fayoum, Egypt

Pre-shipment lemon inspection in Fayoum — ISO 17020-accredited quality control by FoodGate Audit. Eureka cultivar focus, September to April season.

About Lemons from Fayoum

Region overview: Oasis governorate southwest of Cairo, surrounding Lake Qarun. Specialized agricultural region with unique microclimate.

Climate: Hot desert with moderating influence from the lake and high water table. Significant temperature differential between day and night, ideal for fruit sugar accumulation.

Cultivars exported from Fayoum: Eureka, Lisbon, Adalia, Femminello.

Export season: September to April.

Typical export value: €0.60-1.20 per kg FOB.

Top buyer countries: Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon.

Logistics from Fayoum

2-3 hours to Cairo Airport, 4 hours to Alexandria. Limited cold-chain transport options compared to Delta regions.

Pre-shipment inspection considerations

MRL focus areas for lemons from this region: Imazalil, 2,4-D, Carbendazim. FoodGate recommends pesticide residue testing at accredited laboratories before EU/UK shipments, particularly for first-time suppliers or new cultivars.

Common defects to inspect for: Brown spot, oleocellosis, stylar end breakdown, rind staining.

Expected shelf life: 28-56 days under proper cold-chain conditions.

Region-specific notes: Smaller scale than Sharqia or Beheira but high quality. Many packhouses are family-run; FoodGate verifies traceability and HACCP plans particularly carefully.

FoodGate Audit's process for lemon inspections in Fayoum

  1. Briefing: client shares cultivar, sizing, MRL targets, packaging spec, target market.
  2. Scheduling: inspection booked at the packhouse 24-48h ahead of container loading.
  3. On-site inspection: ISO 2859 sampling, visual inspection, sizing, brix (where applicable), peel/skin assessment, packaging integrity.
  4. Photo documentation: 40+ photos covering pallet condition, individual fruits, defects observed, container loading.
  5. Sampling for laboratory (if required): pesticide residue, mycotoxin, microbiological — composite samples per Commission Directive 2002/63/EC.
  6. Report delivery: PDF report in your inbox within 24 hours of inspection completion.

Pricing

Every inspection is quoted individually based on shipment size and scope, with volume discounts for ongoing partnerships. Free quote within 24 hours.

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