Breaking barriers: Egypt approves Phageguard solutions for poultry production

The National Food Safety Authority of Egypt has approved the use of Phageguard for all Poultry Processors in the country after a series of meetings and evaluations, extensively exploring the added value of applying Phage Technology to the Poultry Processing Industry for the control of Salmonella during production processes.

Receiving official approval on the 13th of September 2023, is more than just a confirmation of the effectiveness of Phage Technology; it is also a step forward for Food Safety across the Middle-East Countries. Phageguard, together with its partner CJM Management Consultancy, had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Elhouby, the chairman of the National Food Safety Authority, at the beginning of June. The purpose of the meeting was primarily to discuss the potential of applied Phage Technology for enhancing the Food Safety situation for Salmonella control in the Egyptian Poultry Industry. The approval for the Anti Salmonella phage solution Phageguard S (PGS), was given after further research on the topic was carried out with industry experts and legislators, acknowledging the importance of this regulatory step for the Egyptian Poultry Industry.

It is within the span of three months that the National Food Safety Authority of Egypt has given their endorsement of the Phageguard its Salmonella solutions and approved their use in the Raw Poultry Industry. As a result, Egyptian poultry processors now have a new tool that will allow them to improve the safety protocols of their Poultry Production.

Introducing Phageguard S to the Egyptian Poultry Industry

The effectiveness of Phageguard S for the reduction of Salmonella in the Poultry Industry have been confirmed in numerous Lab trials and Industrial implementations (scroll down to download our Technical Data Sheets for further insights). Phageguard S is effective against all Salmonella strains and offers several other benefits to the Industry. The solutions are 100% natural (organic), do not leave any residue on the Final Poultry Product, and having no effect on taste, texture and odor.

Challenges faced by the poultry industry

As one of the Leading Countries in the Global Poultry Industry, effective safety protocols are of utmost importance for the Egyptian Poultry Industry. Especially with the continuous risks of Salmonella (cross-) contamination, which is a familiar Foodborne Pathogen and challenge to overcome for Poultry Processors all over the world. It is already being used by multiple poultry processors in the United States. and with the approval given by the National Food Safety Authority of Egypt, Phageguard S (PGS) is now at the doorstep of the Egyptian poultry industry, to increase food safety protocols even more by using the power of nature’s very own force for good: the bacteriophage.

Below the official approval document given by the National Food Safety Authority of Egypt and translation of the document (EN)

Scroll down further for our Technical Data Sheets and gain insights on: Data on Salmonella Reduction, benefits of Phage Technology and more

Translation of the approval document (EN):

With reference to the email received from you, registered with the Authority No. (1080) and dated 8/28/2023, regarding the use of bacteriophage in poultry production, we are honored to inform you of the conclusion of the opinion of the Advisory Committee of the National Food Safety Authority in its forty-fifth meeting, approved by the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Authority approved the use of Phageguard S in Poultry Production.

Kind regards,

Head of the Central Administration for Branch Affairs

Dr. Iman Helmy