Food Authority: 115 kg of untraceable meat destroyed, 9 violations issued in Farwaniya

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition announced the issuance of nine violation reports and the destruction of 115 kilograms of meat of unknown origin, during an inspection round carried out by the Food Inspection Control in the Farwaniya Governorate on several food establishments.

In a press statement, the Authority said the round was conducted in cooperation with the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan Food Inspection Centers, as part of efforts to intensify oversight of food establishments and ensure their compliance with approved health regulations and standards.

It clarified that the observed violations included using additional spaces without obtaining the necessary approvals, thawing frozen meat and offering it for sale as fresh, as well as failure to comply with general health rules and requirements.

The Authority added that the violations also involved trading adulterated food products without possessing a valid health certificate.

It reaffirmed the Authority’s continued supervisory efforts to combat non-compliant practices and ensure the safety of food in circulation, in order to protect the health and safety of consumers.