The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has taken decisive action against unsafe food imports, rejecting and re-exporting consignments that failed to meet quality requirements at the Nimule border.
According to the bureau, two trucks carrying maize flour and maize grains were returned to their country of origin after laboratory tests confirmed aflatoxin contamination above safe levels for human consumption.
Additionally, a truck carrying beans was outrightly rejected due to live insect infestation, which rendered the consignment unfit for both trade and consumption.
The bureau stressed that such measures are part of its ongoing commitment to protect public health, promote fair trade, and ensure only safe and high-quality goods enter the markets of South Sudan.
Officials said the inspections are conducted seven days a week across all designated ports of entry.
“Protecting consumers remains our top priority. Non-compliant goods will not be allowed into the country under any circumstances,” SSNBS emphasized.
The move reflects growing vigilance by national authorities to keep unsafe products off shelves, as South Sudan works to strengthen regulatory frameworks and consumer protection systems.
