Maputo:12 bakeries caught selling underweight bread – INNOQ

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Maputo:12 bakeries caught selling underweight bread – INNOQ

3:28 CAT | 25 Oct 2021

Photo: O País

Of a group of 30 bakeries recently inspected by the National Institute for Quality Standards (INNOQ) in the city and province of Maputo, twelve were found to be selling bread weighing less than recommended and using scales not accredited by the organisation.

The bakeries were warned and, of the twelve, three were notified and one crime of disobedience was registered.

INNOQ recognizes that bakeries are going through a difficult phase of the pandemic, and called on all bakers to be involved in the cause.

The chairman of the Mozambican Association of Bakers (AMOPAO) said that “difficult days are coming, and the price of bread will be difficult to maintain”.

The price of bread is a source of dissatisfaction among customers, as is products not being of the weight recommended by authorities. INNOQ therefore decided to inspect some bakeries to see what is happening.

Although the present is acknowledged as a difficult time for bakers, the appeal is that they continue to comply with the law, as they may be fined if the infringements continue.

Victor Miguel, president of AMOPAO, who also owns a bakery, says he was surprised by the appearance of the inspection team, but guarantees that everything at his unit was found in order.

“I think it has to be like that for all bakery companies, although we are doing a very difficult activity with very high production costs, and recently the water bill has risen. Fuel has also gone up, and, next month, the price of wheat flour will follow suit. Naturally, this will be a problem for the bakers,” Miguel noted.

Source: O País