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The Maldives Food and Drug Authority closed four food businesses operating without permits during a special inspection conducted with the Housing Development Corporation on Monday.
Mariyam Adheela
MFDA officials inspect food businesses in Hulhumalé during a special operation to identify unlicensed operators -- Photo: MFDA
HULHUMALE’, Maldives: Four food businesses operating without the required permits have been temporarily shut down in Hulhumale’ following a special inspection by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA).
The operation was carried out on Monday in collaboration with the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to check compliance with food safety laws and identify businesses operating in violation of regulations.
According to the MFDA, inspectors examined 26 establishments during the operation. Four were found to be providing food services without the necessary permits and were immediately closed.
The authority has not disclosed the names or specific details of the four businesses that were shut down.
The inspection campaign aims to ensure that food businesses comply with the standards established under the country’s food safety legislation.
The MFDA also announced plans to conduct a separate inspection campaign targeting food preparation businesses operating from private homes. The inspections are scheduled to take place from November 5 to 20.
