One More Illegal Home-Based Food Operation Busted in Farwaniya

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: Inspectors from the Farwaniya area Inspection Department of the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN), in cooperation with the Farwaniya Investigations Department, have shut down an illegal food manufacturing and trading operation being run from a private residence.

The raid was carried out after authorities received a report alleging that a house was being used to produce and sell food in violation of health and food safety regulations.

During the inspection, officials documented several violations and issued an official citation against those responsible. The most serious violations included operating a food establishment without a valid health license, allowing a worker without a health certificate to handle and trade food, and failing to comply with mandatory technical and public health requirements.

PAFN stressed that using private homes for the commercial production or sale of food without proper authorization is a clear violation of the law and poses a potential risk to consumer health.

The authority said it will continue conducting intensive inspection campaigns across the country in coordination with relevant agencies to detect illegal food operations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

PAFN also warned that strict legal action will be taken against violators as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, safeguard consumers, and ensure that food sold in Kuwait meets approved health and safety standards.

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) also highlighted its ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety during an appearance on Kuwait Television's "Good Morning Kuwait" program. Food Inspection Supervisor for the Capital Governorate, Mohammed Al-Kandari, discussed the authority's inspection campaigns targeting meat shops and slaughterhouses in Mubarakiya Market, emphasizing that regular inspections are being carried out to ensure meat safety and verify compliance with health regulations. PAFN reaffirmed that it will continue its intensive regulatory campaigns and take legal action against establishments found violating food safety requirements to protect consumers and maintain public health.