Ministry of Food: Closure of 5 Food Establishments and 40 Violations Recorded in Al-Jahra

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition announced that it recorded 40 diverse violations in Al-Jahra Governorate, the most prominent of which involved displaying and offering food items unfit for human consumption. In addition, legal measures were taken against the violating establishments, including the closure of five food facilities.

In a press statement, the Authority said this came as part of periodic supervisory campaigns conducted by its inspection monitoring team in Al-Jahra Governorate, targeting warehouses and factories under the governorate’s jurisdiction to verify their compliance with the laws, regulations, and requirements approved by the Authority.

The Authority emphasized its continued periodic and regular supervisory efforts across various food establishments to ensure adherence to health standards and approved regulations, enhance food safety levels, and protect consumer health.