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Expired baby food sold in Chandina, fined Tk 50,000

Expired baby food sold in Chandina, fined Tk 50,000
Chandina, Cumilla

A mobile court conducted a drive in the Madhaiya area of Comilla's Chandina upazila to protect public interest and consumer rights. On Thursday (October 29, 2026), upon proving allegations of selling products using fake packaging and selling expired baby food, the concerned establishment was fined Tk 50,000 under the applicable provisions of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.

The drive was led by Chandina Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Injarul Haque.

The relevant authorities stated that irregularities, adulteration, or fraud involving children's food is a very grave offense. Such activities can put children's health at serious risk and amount to cheating general consumers. Therefore, legal drives against such irregularities will continue to ensure public health and consumer rights.

During the drive, business owners were urged to sell safe, standard, and unexpired products abiding by the laws. Additionally, consumers were advised to check the authenticity of packaging, manufacturing date, expiry date, and product quality before making purchases.

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Expired baby food sold in Chandina, fined Tk 50,000

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A mobile court conducted a drive in the Madhaiya area of Comilla's Chandina upazila to protect public interest and consumer rights. On Thursday (October 29, 2026), upon proving allegations of selling products using fake packaging and selling expired baby food, the concerned establishment was fined Tk 50,000 under the applicable provisions of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.The drive was led by Chandina Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Injarul Haque.The relevant authorities stated that irregularities, adulteration, or fraud involving children's food is a very grave offense. Such activities can put children's health at serious risk and amount to cheating general consumers. Therefore, legal drives against such irregularities will continue to ensure public health and consumer rights.During the drive, business owners were urged to sell safe, standard, and unexpired products abiding by the laws. Additionally, consumers were advised to check the authenticity of packaging, manufacturing date, expiry date, and product quality before making purchases.

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