The Kuwait Public Authority for Food and Nutrition deployed inspectors to the Shabra Al-Jleeb Market in Farwaniya Governorate where they identified multiple food safety breaches at two separate restaurants. Closure orders were issued on the spot along with the initiation of legal procedures against the owners for trading in adulterated items and goods lacking verifiable sources. The authority detailed these steps in its update published by Arab Times on Sunday. Such measures reflect the standard response protocol when inspectors encounter products that fail to meet established health criteria.
In the days leading up to this action the same market saw the destruction of 100 kilograms of meat with no clear origin. Times Kuwait reported on August 20 that the authority’s teams had carried out a surprise inspection resulting in four violation citations and one deportation case tied to the illicit trade. The confiscated meat was disposed of immediately to eliminate any potential hazard to buyers. The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has described these repeated visits as essential for maintaining oversight in high-activity commercial zones.
A larger joint operation in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh during mid-July uncovered 227 separate violations across various businesses. Arab Times reported that the effort which involved teams from the Ministry of Commerce and other bodies culminated in the closure of eight establishments found to be operating contrary to regulations. Inspectors documented a wide range of offences during the multi-day campaign that ran from July 15. Officials noted that all cases were referred for appropriate legal follow-up at the time.
The authority’s Ahmadi Governorate branch inspected 333 food outlets in a campaign concluded in May and issued 55 violation notices along with three closure directives. Its assessment found recurring problems such as missing health licenses inadequate sanitation practices and workers lacking required medical clearances. Data from the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition placed these infractions within a pattern observed throughout the country’s governorates. The campaigns have extended to warehouses factories and dining venues alike.
Figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed that consumer complaints surged to 47514 in 2025 an increase of 54.6 percent over 2024 levels. The same period saw 283 business closures for licensing and operational breaches more than double the total from the year before. The ministry’s Commercial Control Department logged 9800 violation reports overall during 2025. These statistics have informed the scale of monitoring activities observed in 2026.
The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition confirmed that its inspection campaigns will persist across all food outlets with a focus on intensified monitoring to verify adherence to safety rules. It added that legal action continues to be applied against any parties found in breach. The authority’s statements emphasized the role of these operations in preserving the integrity of food supplies available to the public. Teams operate under established guidelines to identify and address non-compliant practices promptly.
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