Morocco strengthens its controls on imported products
The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Commerce has intensified its control actions on imported products, leading in 2024 to the return or destruction of 3,074 tonnes of non-compliant goods, according to a report presented during the discussion of the draft budget.
The products covered include textile articles, construction materials, electrical appliances, automobile parts, gas equipment, as well as plastic and rubber products. These measures aim to eliminate products presenting a risk for Moroccan consumers.
In terms of controlling points of sale and online commerce, the authorities inspected 15,000 physical establishments, drawing up 850 reports for infractions. At the same time, 210,000 field visits were carried out, generating 10,000 additional findings reports.
For 2025, the ministry plans to strengthen controls by implementing a new strategy for classifying imported industrial products into five risk categories, with specific adapted compliance procedures. An information system will also be introduced to track products from their country of origin and digitize certificates of conformity.
The ministry will also modernize the electronic window for complaints related to imported products, aiming to reduce processing times and increase the efficiency of interventions. In addition, an improved legal framework for product quality will be adopted, with the support of IMANOR and the Higher Council for Standardization.
These initiatives aim to strengthen consumer safety and the quality of products marketed in Morocco, meeting the requirements of the new national policy on consumer protection.
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