Algeria unveils new border control laboratories to secure imports

On Saturday, November 7, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb inaugurated two specialized laboratories at Algiers port and airport to monitor the quality and safety of imported goods. Following directives from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune issued in June, the Ministry of National Defense successfully constructed these facilities in record time: 40 days for the airport unit and 60 days for the port unit. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen border oversight, combat fraudulent practices, and ensure that all imports meet national safety standards before reaching the market. During the event, the Prime Minister described these laboratories as essential safeguards for the national economy and confirmed that the government plans to replicate this model at all border crossings. Beyond enhancing health security, the new infrastructure aims to significantly expedite the processing of imported goods while maintaining rigorous testing protocols.