Expired olive oil worth nearly Rs 1m seized and destroyed

November 2, 2018 04:57 pm

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of expired olive oil estimated to be valued at nearly Rs 10 million.

Following a tip-off received, the officers of the authority had carried out a raid in Old York Street in Pettah.

Reportedly, the haul had been prepared to be released to the market after repacking with new labels with false manufacturing and expiry dates.

The businessman arrested in connection with the incident was produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court and released after imposing a fine.

The seized stock of expired olive oil has been destroyed by the Consumer Affairs Authority.

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