The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today (11) raided an illegally operated canned fish manufacturing facility in Arachchikattuwa, seizing a large stock of products produced without the mandatory Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) certification mark.

Officials said the unlicensed operation posed a serious risk to consumer health and safety, as the seized goods had been manufactured outside approved standards and labeling requirements.

According to the CAA, the raid was part of its ongoing enforcement drive against substandard and unsafe food products. The authority stressed that the absence of the SLS certification mark violates consumer protection laws and undermines food safety regulations.

The CAA urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing locally manufactured canned fish, checking for the SLS mark and proper labeling to ensure compliance with national standards.

The CAA further appealed to the public to report any illegal business activities or substandard food products to its hotline 1977. (Newswire)

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced that 2,447 cans of substandard canned fish seized during a raid were destroyed today (16 Jan) under court supervision at the premises of the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court.

According to the CAA, the substandard canned fish were seized during a special raid carried out in the Kosgama area in December 2025.

The case related to the seized items was taken up before the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court today, where the businessman involved pleaded guilty.

The Court imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000.00 and ordered the destruction of the seized stock. (Newswire)

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