Food Authority: Over 150 kg of foodstuffs destroyed during two inspection campaigns in Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer

Kuwait City, September 25 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition carried out two inspection campaigns in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior at food establishments in the Ahmadi and Al-Mubarakiya governorates, resulting in the destruction of more than 150 kilograms of various food items and the taking of necessary measures against violators.

In a press statement on Friday, the Authority said that its Ahmadi Governorate Inspection Department, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, conducted an inspection campaign that uncovered several violations, including operating a food establishment without a license, trading adulterated food, failure to meet technical and health standards, and non-compliance with personal and general hygiene requirements. It noted that the campaign led to the destruction of 150 kilograms of various food items.

It added that the Al-Mubarakiya Governorate Inspection Department also carried out a joint supervisory campaign with the Ministry of Interior, which involved inspecting 26 food establishments. The campaign resulted in issuing eight violation reports covering breaches of health and hygiene standards, licensing, and health certificates, as well as seizing and destroying 2.457 kilograms of food unfit for human consumption.

The Authority affirmed that it continues its supervisory efforts to protect consumer health and ensure food safety, safeguarding the well-being of citizens and residents. (End) S.S. / A.M.H.