🚨 CAA Raids Private Hospitals & Labs: Expired Medical Supplies Seized

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered serious health and safety violations during a nationwide enforcement operation targeting private healthcare facilities. • Investigation Scope: The CAA conducted 52 targeted inspections spanning all districts across Sri Lanka to monitor compliance with consumer protection and health standards. • Major Violations: Multiple private hospitals and medical laboratories were caught storing and utilizing expired and unfit laboratory materials alongside active testing supplies. • Seized Materials: Key seized items included blood glucose testing kits, dengue diagnostic test kits, laboratory chemicals, cardiac patient gels, dye solutions, and other medical consumables. • Next Steps: The unfit materials have been taken into official custody. The CAA is conducting further investigations and launching legal action against the non-compliant institutions under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act. Island-wide raids will continue to safeguard public health.