Egypt conditionally allows "Balaban" branches to reopen

Thirty-seven branches of popular food chains, including "Balaban," are approved to reopen in Egypt after meeting food safety standards following temporary closures due to health violations. A joint Egyptian committee, including the National Food Safety Authority, the Ministry of Health, and the Industrial Development Authority, announced the conditional reopening. Inspections focused on hygiene, storage, product validity, and employee health certificates. The initial closures in April 2025 followed consumer complaints and revealed serious issues like contaminated products and unsanitary practices. The reopened branches will face ongoing monitoring.