Dangerosité de boissons et de sachets d’eau clandestins : Le ministre Serigne Guèye Diop met en garde
"I have observed the increasing presence, in certain markets, points of sale and informal distribution channels, of sachets of water and beverages produced clandestinely and potentially dangerous to health." This statement comes from the Minister of Industry and Trade, Serigne Guèye Diop.
“These products, manufactured outside of any regulatory framework, may be contaminated with bacteria, parasites, and viruses. They may also be packaged and stored in unsanitary conditions,” the Ministry of Commerce warned in a statement. The statement also cited “the use of untreated water or non-compliant raw materials and the lack of traceability (origin, date, batch, manufacturer).”
"Consuming these products can lead to serious digestive problems, food poisoning, waterborne diseases (acute diarrhea, typhoid, cholera), particularly in children, the elderly and vulnerable people," warns the Ministry, which, faced with this situation, recommends that the public "only buy sealed products, properly labeled and from identifiable brands."
It is also recommended to "check for the presence of minimum information: manufacturer's name, address/contact details, batch number, production/expiration date" and to "avoid products sold without a clear origin or under dubious conditions." Furthermore, it is requested that any suspicious point of sale or product be reported to the services of the Directorate of Domestic Trade, the hygiene services, the town hall, neighborhood leaders, or law enforcement.
The Ministry has warned that "those involved in the production, packaging, storage, or distribution of these products are subject to penalties under current regulations, ranging from seizures and destruction, closures, and fines to legal prosecution." It has announced reinforced control operations to be carried out at production sites, markets, warehouses, businesses, and informal distribution channels throughout the country.
Products that do not comply with current legal and regulatory provisions will be immediately withdrawn and the necessary sanctions will be taken against those responsible.
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