The Weights and Measures, SDT Unit, reminds that the weights and measures machines used for business activity are registered and verified. Meanwhile, the Halal Food Control Division, urged food business operators in the country who do not yet have a halal certificate or halal permit to submit their applications immediately. The reminders were made following the Joint Enforcement Operation conducted by the SDT Unit; Industry and Business Ecosystem Division, ; and the Employee Trust Fund, TAP; and the Halal Food Control Division on the 11th of February.

During the operation, the SDT unit found 18 units of weighing and measuring machines used for trading purposes. 7 of these units were found to be in violation of the Weights and Measures Act 1983, Chapter 151 and its stipulated guidelines, namely using unregistered weights and measures. The company was issued a Seizure Notice and required to rectify the issue to the SDT Unit Office within 7 working days from the date the notice was issued. All the machines were confiscated.

During the operation, TAP also found 11 local workers not being registered and the relevant company was required to present themselves to the TAP office immediately. Meanwhile, the Halal Food Control Division has issued 2 notices on two 2 business premises due to failure to apply for the Halal Certificate. The companies were required to present their application within 6 months from the date of the notice were issued.

Source: Radio Television Brunei