11 Tons of Expired and Substandard Goods Destroyed in Khost

Provincial authorities in Khost have destroyed approximately 11 tons of expired and substandard food and non-food items. The materials were incinerated at a designated secure location following an eight-month collection period by provincial inspection teams. The operation targeted goods that failed to meet established safety and quality standards, officials stated. The disposal process was organized to prevent these items from re-entering the local supply chain.

Mawlawi Bahi Jan Bilal, head of the provincial Department of Industry and Commerce, confirmed that the destruction was carried out by an official commission. He noted that the process was conducted in the presence of relevant government officials and members of the media. The seized inventory was systematically collected from retail shops and commercial markets across Khost’s provincial center and outlying districts.

Commission member Mohammad Qayyum Shah stated that routine market inspections will continue to ensure compliance with trade regulations. He urged local merchants and consumers to carefully verify product quality and expiration dates before engaging in commercial transactions. Provincial authorities reiterated that the distribution of expired or substandard goods is prohibited and warned that ongoing monitoring will remain a priority for the department.