Food and Nutrition Authority: 282 kg of Food and Meat Destroyed in Farwaniya and Al-Ahmadi
The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition conducted inspection campaigns in Al-Ahmadi and Farwaniya governorates in cooperation with the Ministries of Commerce and Industry and Interior, resulting in the destruction of 282 kg of food and meat and fining food establishments.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
In the context of its ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of food establishments and protect consumer health, the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition conducted inspection campaigns in several governorates, resulting in the seizure of food safety violations, the closure of a confectionery factory, and the detection of three food establishments operating within private residences without health licenses, alongside the destruction of approximately 282 kilograms of food unfit for human consumption and meat of unknown origin.
In the Al-Mubarakiya Governorate, the Authority closed a confectionery factory for using expired food ingredients in the preparation of sweets and cakes, and destroyed approximately 100 kilograms of food unfit for human consumption, during an inspection campaign carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In the Farwaniya Governorate, an inspection round of food establishments uncovered violations including the circulation of adulterated food and failure to comply with general hygiene requirements, leading to the issuance of destruction reports and the destruction of 182 kilograms of meat of unknown origin.
In a related development, the Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and supporting government entities, seized three food establishments operating within private residences without health licenses. Violation reports were issued, and necessary legal measures were taken, paving the way for referring the offenders to the Public Prosecution.
The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition affirmed its continuation of inspection campaigns and rounds across various governorates, in cooperation with relevant government entities, to combat violating practices and take legal action against perpetrators, thereby contributing to strengthening the food control system, ensuring the safety of circulated food, and protecting consumer health.
