Destruction of 150 kilograms of foodstuffs in Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition carried out two inspection campaigns in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior at food establishments in both 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, the Authority said that its Ahmadi Governorate Inspection Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, conducted an inspection campaign that uncovered several violations, including operating a food establishment without a license, trading adulterated foods, failure to meet technical and health requirements, and non-compliance with personal and general hygiene standards. The campaign led to the destruction of 150 kilograms of various food items.

It added that the Al-Mubarakiya Governorate Inspection Department also conducted a joint supervisory campaign with the Ministry of Interior, which involved inspecting 26 food establishments. The operation 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.