By Max Medison

Salima, March 27, Mana: The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) on Wednesday burnt approximately seven tonnes of various products deemed unfit for consumption.

The items which were impounded from several supermarkets in Blantyre following routine market surveillance and tip-offs from the public, were set ablaze in Salima District.

Speaking during the exercise, in Salima, MBS's Public Relations Officer, Monica Khombe reminded the public of MBS's role in ensuring that goods are safe for consumption.

The seized items included banned spirituous Drinks such by the name 'Ambuye Tengeni' from Mkando Area, maize flour from Rab Processors, as well as expired rice and soft drinks from Sana.

"Besides facilitating business activities, the bureau is also obligated to ensure that all goods brought before Malawians are safe and fit for consumption," she said.

Khombe also pleaded for compliance among all traders and shop owners of which a few are still reluctant to do so.

"To all traders and shop owners, it is always our plea that they comply with the standards and requirements which the bureau does not compromise in as far as inspection in concerned," she said.

The bureau urges the public to take part in ensuring that all goods available in marketplaces are fit for consumption.