The government will soon introduce a price formula for milk powder, wheat flour and bread, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development State Minister Buddika Pathirana said.
When asked about the report on imported milk powder, he said that the report will be tabled in Parliament within the next few weeks.
Simultaneously, the report will be submitted to the President.
“The relevant institutions are duty bound to take necessary action with regards to the findings of the report” he added.
“Tough action will be taken against persons who misuse formalin,” State Minister Pathirana said.
He said that a proper mechanism will be implemented to monitor formalin usage since formalin is widely misused especially on the preservation food items.
The State Minister was addressing media yesterday at Temple Trees.
(Daily News)