100kg fish destroyed after found unfit for consumption

The Health Control Section of Al Wakrah Municipality seized and destroyed some 100kg of fish that was found unfit for human consumption. 

The haul was destroyed after reaching the Al Wakrah fish market for auction as the veterinarians present there found signs of the fish going stale.A press statement issued by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment noted that cases of fish being found unfit for consumption are a common occurrence during summer due to the high temperatures and for not putting enough ice in containers in order to preserve them. The Health Control Section at the Municipal Control Department of Al Daayen Municipality conducted 260 inspection tours in areas within its jurisdiction in May, resulting the issuance of four violation reports, the statement noted. The reports were issued for violating provisions of Law No 8 of 1990 on the Regulation of Human Food Control. Inspections were carried out at catererstarget="_blank"'>