Egypt's Ministry of Interior (Photo: Ahram)
The action was taken after the two content creators posted a video, which has gone viral on social media, claiming that some bottled water sold in the Egyptian market is contaminated.
During questioning, the two content creators, who live in Damietta, said they have conducted analyses of certain food products in various laboratories to check compliance with standard specifications.
They also confirmed filming the videos at one of their homes and posting them online to gain views and generate financial profit.
On Saturday evening, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, told Extra News TV that the ministry follows strict procedures for collecting water samples, including the type of container used and the method of transporting samples to laboratories.
He emphasized the importance of following proper scientific methods when collecting and analyzing samples, noting that contamination can occur if samples are improperly stored.
Abdel-Ghaffar said citizens may request official sample analyses from the ministry, but the results apply only to the specific sample tested and are not intended for public release, as food product testing is strictly regulated.
He added that bottled water is licensed only after all quality procedures are completed and that the ministry performs regular monitoring.
Supporting this, Director of the Central Laboratory for Residue Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Food (QCAP Lab) Hend Abdel-Lah confirmed to Extra News that sample collection follows strict procedures and that results reflect only the tested sample.
In May, the two also posted a video claiming that some honey products sold locally were adulterated.
In response to the video, the cabinet’s Media Centre reported that the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) found that proper scientific procedures had not been followed.
It added that the content creators transferred samples from their original packaging into unverified containers, which were unsuitable for preservation and affected the test results.
The Media Centre reiterated the state’s commitment to protecting citizens’ health and safety, stressing that all food products in Egyptian markets are subject to the highest quality and safety standards.
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