Food Authority: 315 violation reports issued for food infractions in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh - Sarmad

The Kuwait Public Authority for Food and Nutrition issued 315 violation reports targeting food establishments in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area, which committed “serious violations” by distributing expired and adulterated food products and operating without licenses.

In a press statement on Thursday, the Food Authority said it participated in the expanded security operation carried out in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh under the direct supervision of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. The operation involved 11 government agencies to enhance security and safeguard public health.

It clarified that the observed violations included failure to comply with personal and general hygiene standards and the distribution of food products without approved health certificates.

The Authority reported the “immediate destruction” of food items proven to be unfit for consumption, while the violations were referred to the competent authorities.

It noted that its participation in the campaign was represented by inspection teams from the General Directorate of Inspection and Control affairs, led by Talal Al-Daihani, Director of the Al-Farwaniya Governorate Inspection Department, with the involvement of 102 inspectors.

The Authority emphasized that this campaign marks the beginning of a continuous inspection phase that will extend to all Kuwaiti governorates, reaffirming its commitment to enforcing the law firmly to ensure a safe and clean food environment.