MUSCAT : During this period, municipal authorities conducted 3,682 inspection visits across various food and health establishments in the governorate. These inspections led to the issuance of 861 warnings and 328 formal violations for non-compliance with health regulations.

Eng. Ali bin Dahem Al Omrani, Director of the Health Affairs Department, reported that serious violations were uncovered, including tampering with product expiry dates and inadequate food storage conditions. He emphasised the municipality’s commitment to consumer safety, stating that health inspection teams destroyed 184,929 kilograms of spoiled and unfit food products to prevent them from reaching local markets.

In addition, the municipality withdrew 57 food samples and 82 water samples for laboratory testing to ensure compliance with health standards. From the municipality’s slaughterhouses, a total of 13,780 heads of cattle were processed, while 1,759.72 kilograms of meat deemed unfit for consumption were disposed of following veterinary examinations.

Al Omrani highlighted that legal action has been taken against violators, including those operating unlicensed food storage sites. The municipality also handled 65 complaints from citizens and residents regarding health violations and addressed 609 requests for municipal services, further demonstrating its commitment to public health.

To support community cleanliness, daily cleaning teams are actively removing waste and maintaining the urban landscape, ensuring a healthy environment for residents.

The ongoing inspection and regulatory efforts by North Al Batinah Municipality play a crucial role in enhancing food safety and protecting public health, contributing to a safe environment for consumers.

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