Bill on formalin misuse tabled
Thursday, 22 January 2015
A bill titled 'Formalin Control Bill, 2014' was placed in Parliament Wednesday keeping a provision of maximum life term imprisonment and TK 20 lakh fine, aiming to control the misuse of formalin, including in food items. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed placed the Bill in the House. It was then sent to the respective Parliamentary Standing Committee for further scrutiny. The committee was asked to submit its report within 15 working days. — UNB