By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has cracked the whip on Area 38 Kanengo Food Lovers market, slapping them with a K2.6 million fine for stocking rotten food products operating in a leaking warehouse. This move comes as part of the ongoing nationwide surprises market surveillance.
MBS communications officer Wazamazama Katatu revealed that despite having a functional quality control system, the market fell short in some areas.
“We have instructed them to work on those areas, but we haven’t closed the market because their level of non-conformities is not gross,” Katatu explained.
The bureau’s surveillance also extended to three Sana outlets in Lilongwe, including City Centre Chipiku and Area 38 Food Lovers Market. This move sends a clear message that the MBS will not tolerate subpar practices in the market.
The fine imposed on Food Lovers Market serves as a warning to other businesses to prioritize quality and adhere to standards. As the MBS continues its market surveillance, consumers can expect a safer and more regulated shopping environment.
