Bogura: An ice cream factory has been fined Taka 100,000 for allegedly using banned chemicals and harmful colors in the production of ice cream in Sherpur upazila of the district today. A large quantity of ice cream made with the prohibited chemicals was also seized from the factory and destroyed publicly in accordance with regulations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the action was taken during a joint raid conducted by the district administration and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Prince Super Ice Cream factory in Bagura Colony area of Kusumbi Union in Sherpur upazila. Executive Magistrate Mehrab Hossain led the operation, which uncovered the use of harmful substances in ice cream production.
The factory owner, Md Shihab Uddin, was fined Taka 100,000 for violating Section 39 of the Food Safety Act, 2013. He admitted to the offense, and the fine was realized immediately. In addition to the use of banned chemicals, officials found that ice cream cups were being produced in unhygienic conditions. Despite the factory producing ice cream marketed as children’s food, it was not registered, highlighting further regulatory violations.
Food Safety Officer Md Russel, Sherpur’s acting Food Safety Inspector Tahmina Akter, and other support staff participated in the operation, reinforcing the commitment to food safety and public health in the region.