The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has seized 700 bags of underweight sugar from V.G Keshwala and Sons Limited in Soroti district.
This was a result of a follow-up made by UNBS in response to public complaints about underweight sugar packed in Kakira branded sacks.
During the inspections, it was discovered that the packaging material of the underweight sugar was tampered with, as the inner polyethylene layer was found to have holes.
In related operations, UNBS also seized underweight bread from Supa Loaf’s outlets in Mbarara city and Wakiso district, as well as Jonisa bread in various supermarkets.
“Management/owners of the culpable businesses have reported to UNBS for further interrogation, and prosecution will follow for offenses of possession and distribution of underweight pre-packaged goods,” reads the UNBS statement in part.
It should be noted that packing, selling, being in possession of, or holding for sale underweight pre-packaged goods is an offense punishable by law.
