Hail Municipality Intensifies Inspections of Food Establishments to Ensure Consumer Safety

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Hail: The Hail Municipality has intensified its field inspections of food establishments and commercial markets across the city during Ramadan to enhance food safety, raise compliance with health and municipal regulations, and protect consumers.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the municipality said that inspection teams conducted intensive tours covering markets, shops, restaurants, bakeries, sweet shops, and food warehouses. These visits verify that employees possess valid health certificates, wear the required uniforms, and adhere to strict personal hygiene standards. Additionally, inspections were carried out at 10 locations designated for iftar meals across several neighborhoods and public squares to ensure compliance with public hygiene standards, safe storage practices, and product validity.

The municipality noted that several violations were recorded during the inspections, with necessary legal measures taken against the violators in accordance with approved regulations. It emphasized that these monitoring campaigns will continue throughout Ramadan under an intensive operational plan, which includes increasing the number of field teams and expanding the scope of coverage.