Food Authority Conducts Inspection Campaign in Hawalli Governorate, Uncovering 23 Various Violations

Kuwait City, August 23 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, through its inspection department in Hawalli Governorate, conducted an inspection tour of several food establishments in the governorate, resulting in the issuance of 23 diverse violations. The Authority stated in a press release on Sunday that the tour aimed to verify the extent to which food establishments comply with applicable health regulations and requirements. It noted that the violations included employing food handlers without obtaining health certificates and employing a worker who exhibited open wounds. The Authority added that the violations also involved expired health licenses, failure to adhere to hygiene and technical requirements, handling food under conditions that do not meet the required standards, and utilizing additional spaces that exceed the licensed area. The Authority affirmed its continuation of supervisory campaigns and inspection tours of food establishments, taking necessary measures against violators to enhance compliance with health requirements and safeguard the safety and health of consumers. (End) Z.H.R. / A.N.D.