Sample checks on imported milk food to continue

NADIRA GUNATILLEKE

Since the first reports received on imported milk powder that contained Melamine, Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry have been carrying out regular monitoring and testing of imported milk powder.

Therefore any type of complaint will be throughly investigated, Director General, Health Services, Dr. Palitha Maheepala told the Daily News. Dr. Maheepala said that the Ministry collects samples from all imported milk powder brands and spends a large amount of funds to get those samples of imported milk powder tested.

The Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry is always willing to investigate any type of complaint made by any party in connection with imported milk powder,” he said.

When inquired about the complaint made by Mawbima Lanka Padanama on removing milk fat from imported milk powder and adding palm oil and animal fat, Dr. Maheepala said that he was away from his office on official duties during past few days and he will hold a discussion and take immediate action to conduct an investigation on the issue as soon as he receives the complaint.