Nepal's Food Safety Department Seizes Adulterated Goods, Files Cases in First Half of Fiscal Year
Summary
Nepal's Food Safety Department inspected nearly 6,000 establishments in early 2082/83, seizing and destroying substandard food items worth NPR 2.9 million and filing 62 legal cases to protect consumer health.
Key Points
- The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control inspected 5,906 industries, hotels, and markets in the first half of fiscal year 2082/83.
- Goods worth over NPR 2.904 million that were expired, unlabeled, or unfit for consumption were seized and destroyed.
- 62 cases were filed for selling substandard and contaminated food items during this period.
- Quality standards for traditional Nepali food items like Chhurpi, Masyaura, and Rolled Oats are being established and implemented.
