Zarqa, July 19 (Petra) –Public Safety Committee in Zarqa Governorate
conducted an intensive inspection tour on several food
establishments, which detected violations and initiated necessary
legal and administrative measures against the breaching entities, in
coordination with the relevant regulatory authorities.

In remarks to “Petra,” Acting Governor of Zarqa, Muhyiddin Adwan,
said the committee’s inspection tour over the past 2 days led to
destruction of 283.5 kilograms of meat and food products unfit for
human consumption.

Adwan noted 22 head of sheep were transferred to Greater Amman
Municipality slaughterhouse to administer the necessary veterinary
checks to ensure their safety.

In this context, he announced the veterinary test results showed
that 17 heads were unfit for human consumption, which were dealt
with, in accordance with established procedures to protect public
health and safety.

Underlining continuation of the committee’s regular field inspection
tours, he vowed zero tolerance against violations or transgressions
affecting public health or contravening public safety requirements.

He called on owners of food establishments to adhere to approved
health instructions, standards, and requirements, which would
strengthen the food safety oversight system and contribute to a
healthy and safe environment for citizens.

//Petra// AG