Kuwait Raids Illegal Home-Based Grocery Store for Health and Safety Violations

Kuwaiti authorities have shut down an unlicensed grocery store operating out of a private home in the Al-Qusour area. The raid, conducted by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Department, targeted a facility being illegally used for food trading.

Inspectors discovered that the residence, occupied by expatriate workers, lacked essential health and safety requirements for handling, storing, and selling food. The workers also did not possess the mandatory health certificates required by Kuwait's food safety regulations.

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all food trading, storage and sales activities fall under the authority's jurisdiction and must comply with strict licensing and health standards.

Following public complaints, the operation aimed to protect consumer health and ensure food security. Hanan Haji, Food Inspection Supervisor, emphasized that all food businesses must adhere to strict licensing and health standards. Violation reports were issued for operating without a health license and for food handlers lacking certifications.

Legal proceedings have commenced against those involved, with the case referred to the Public Prosecution. PAFN highlighted the government's commitment to combating illegal food businesses, noting that penalties can range from KD 100 to KD 100,000, depending on the offense's severity. This action underscores ongoing efforts to enforce food safety regulations and ensure products meet approved standards.

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consumers against purchasing food products from unlicensed or unknown sources and urged the public to report any suspected illegal food-related activities to help protect public health and consumer safety.