CAA Raids in Wattala & Hendala – Over 4.5 Metric Tons of Expired Goods Destroyed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) destroyed over 4.5 metric tons of expired dried fish and dates seized from three business premises in Wattala & Hendala, following successful prosecutions at the Welisara Magistrate’s Court.
Details of Stocks Destroyed (08)Expired dates – 3.6 metric tons,Expired sprats – 1 metric ton,Expired dried sprats – 300 kg
Fines amounting to Rs. 55,000 in total were imposed on the traders on 27.08.2025 under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003, for violating Order No. 52 of Gazette Extraordinary 1875/38 (15.08.2014).
The CAA reminds all traders: Storing expired or unfit products with other goods for sale is a punishable offence.