Six Tons of Expired Food Destroyed in Khost Province

Municipal authorities in Khost province have destroyed six tons of expired and substandard food items collected from local markets. The disposal operation targeted goods deemed unfit for public consumption, with officials stating that regulatory enforcement will continue to prevent the sale of compromised products.

Shah Zar Khan, Director General of Market Regulation at the Khost Municipality, confirmed that the seized inventory was gathered over a six-month period from various shops and commercial centers throughout the province. The collected materials were subsequently burned to ensure they could not re-enter the local supply chain. Khan noted that municipal inspectors are conducting ongoing market visits to monitor compliance with food safety standards and safeguard consumer health.

This recent enforcement action follows a previous operation in the province, during which authorities collected and destroyed 23 tons of substandard food items and expired medicines. Officials have reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict oversight of commercial goods, warning business owners against stocking or selling products that do not meet established quality and safety benchmarks. The municipality plans to maintain its routine inspection schedule in the coming months to address any further regulatory violations and ensure market compliance.