Grandpass shop owner fined Rs. 41,000 for storing food under direct sunlight

A shop owner in Grandpass, Colombo, has been fined Rs. 41,000 after pleading guilty to eight food safety charges. The charges included storing snacks and other food products in direct sunlight.

The case followed an inspection by Public Health Inspectors attached to the Colombo Municipal Council. Officials found extruded snacks and other food items kept in strong, direct sunlight, which breaches the Food Act and related regulations.

The court also ordered the destruction of the food stocks involved. Public health authorities said the action is part of wider efforts to enforce food safety rules and protect consumers.