চট্টগ্রাম ফুড অথরিটি ফাইনস ফোর এস্টাবলিশমেন্টস ফোরটি লাখ টাকা ফর হেলথ কোড ভায়োলেশনস

CHITTAGONG — The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has imposed fines totaling 4 million taka on four food production and retail businesses in Chittagong following inspections that uncovered widespread violations of safety standards, including the presence of expired goods and insect-infested ingredients.

The penalties were handed down by Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafa during summary trials conducted on Saturday across various city locations. The action was confirmed in a press statement released by BFSA Food Safety Officer Mohammad Farhan Islam on Sunday morning.

Flavors Sweets and Bakery was fined 1.9 million taka after officials discovered the storage of spoiled sweets intended for reuse, alongside expired cakes and biscuits. Inspectors also reported severe infrastructure failings, including damp floors, damaged tiling, and inadequate drainage systems.

Meridian Food Products Limited received a 10 million taka fine. During the inspection of its facility, authorities observed cockroaches throughout the premises and discovered insects inside drums containing fruit pulp used for manufacturing mango bars. The production of snacks such as nimki and chips was also found to be taking place in unhygienic conditions.

Utsab Supershop was also ordered to pay 10 million taka. Evidence uncovered at the outlet included the sale of expired dumplings, spoiled chili, and substandard spices and chocolates. The shop was further cited for storing and selling meat in unsanitary conditions and offering low-quality homemade products.

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Rio Cafe-Majaydar was fined 1 million taka for the storage of stale food and the processing of meals in an unhygienic environment. Additionally, employees at the establishment were found to be in violation of basic food safety and health protocols.

Under the court’s order, failure to pay the fines will result in prison sentences for the responsible parties.

Food Safety Officer Mohammad Farhan Islam stated that the inspections revealed severe irregularities that pose a significant risk to public health. He affirmed that the agency’s operations to ensure compliance with the Safe Food Act will continue in the interest of the public.