Food Inspection in Egypt
Every Major Egyptian Fruit & Vegetable. One Independent Partner.
FoodGate Audit is an independent, ISO 17020-accredited food inspection company in Egypt. We provide third-party quality control for EU and UK importers across the entire Egyptian produce range, fresh, frozen and dried, from the orchard to the sealed container.
Why FoodGate Audit
Food-Only Focus: fruit and vegetables are not a side business, they are all we do
ISO 17020 Accredited: EGAC-accredited, ILAC-MRA recognized, reports accepted across the EU/UK
On the Ground: inspectors across Egypt's growing regions, scheduled within 48 hours
Reports in 24h: 40+ photos, measured data and a clear pass/fail recommendation
Buying food from Egypt without eyes at origin is a gamble
Between supplier photos and the truth, there is an inspector.
Border rejections cost 10-20x the inspection
Residue exceedances, decay and documentation gaps discovered at Rotterdam, Marseille or Dover mean demurrage, destruction and lost programs. We catch them at the packhouse, while you still have leverage.
Paperwork is not proof
Official export certificates confirm regulatory basics, not your commercial specification. Grade, caliber, Brix, color stage and cold chain only get verified if someone independent checks them.
Accredited evidence, not opinions
Our ISO 17020 reports, 40+ timestamped photos and measured data, are admissible with insurers, arbitrators and retail auditors. When there is a dispute, you hold the proof.
Supplier performance, shipment after shipment
Inspection data builds objective supplier scorecards. Egyptian suppliers improve fast when they know an independent inspector is at the packhouse.
Food inspection in Egypt: your questions answered
What EU and UK importers ask before working with us.
What is third-party food inspection in Egypt?
It is an independent quality check of your food shipment at origin, at the farm, packhouse or freezing facility in Egypt, by an inspection body that does not buy, sell or broker the goods. FoodGate Audit is ISO 17020-accredited (EGAC, ILAC-MRA), so our reports are impartial evidence accepted by EU/UK buyers, insurers and arbitrators.
Which fruits and vegetables do you inspect in Egypt?
The full Egyptian export range: citrus and oranges, strawberries (fresh and frozen), table grapes, pomegranates, mangoes, onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, sweet peppers, tomatoes, fresh and dried herbs, and dates. Each has its own dedicated inspection protocol.
Where in Egypt do you operate?
Our inspectors cover the main growing and packing regions, the Delta, Beheira and Alexandria, Ismailia, Giza and Upper Egypt, as well as ports and freezing facilities. Most inspections are scheduled within 48 hours.
Why do EU importers use an independent inspector in Egypt?
Because the supplier's own photos and the official export paperwork do not verify your commercial specification. An independent inspection checks grade, maturity, cold chain, packaging and residue risk against your contract, and gives you court-admissible evidence if something goes wrong.
How fast can you inspect, and what does it cost?
Most inspections are scheduled within 48 hours of request, with the report delivered within 24 hours of the visit. Pricing depends on the product, volume and location, we send a tailored, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
Inspect Your Next Shipment from Egypt
Citrus, strawberries, grapes, onions, potatoes, herbs, dates, whatever you buy from Egypt, we verify it at origin. ISO 17020-accredited reports within 24 hours.
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