A shop owner in Grandpass, Colombo, has been fined Rs. 41,000 after pleading guilty to eight charges related to food safety violations, including storing snacks and other food products under direct sunlight.
The legal action followed a food safety inspection conducted by Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) attached to the Colombo Municipal Council.
During the inspection, officials discovered stocks of extruded snacks and other food items stored in conditions exposing them to strong, direct sunlight, in violation of the Food Act and relevant regulations.
The shop owner pleaded guilty to all eight charges before the court and was fined a total of Rs. 41,000.
The court also ordered the destruction of the food stocks involved in the violations.
The action was taken as part of efforts by public health authorities to enforce food safety regulations and protect consumers. (Newswire)
