Halal Enforcers Launch Surprise Spot Checking On food Stalls

Bandar Seri Begawan – Officers from the Religious Law Enforcement Agency conducted a surprise visit on Ramadan food stalls near the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium yesterday.

The surprise checks were carried out on stalls to inspect dubious food like chicken and meat. Officers from the Halal Permit Importation Board carried these out in four districts.

The stall operators and vendors are reminded not just to ensure the food is clean and healthy but also to make certain the food is halal according to Islam.

The inspection was designed to avoid irresponsible activity of selling dubious meat and chicken, which were obtained from unrecognised outlets and not approved by the Permit Importation Board.

During the inspection, many of the stall operators and vendors were able to produce their receipts on purchase of chicken and meat.

The effort was not meant to create any inconvenience. Instead it was to ensure that food delicacies are genuinely halal and safe for Muslims to consume.

Concerned authorities have reminded that any attempt to sell dubious meat and chicken is an offence and offenders can be fined a maximum of $2,000.

Hence, stall operators and vendors are advised to bring along with them their purchase of receipts of meat and chicken any time during business hours. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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