Staff Reporter :
The Customs Intelligence has seized some 2000 tonnes adulterated salt worth Tk 1.68 crore, imported from China, at Chittagong port.
Action on a tip-off the Customs seized those on June 20 and the samples were sent to the chemical laboratory of Chittagong where after primary test the presence of sodium chloride was confirmed. For further investigation, samples were also sent to the Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Department of Dhaka University. The department released its report on Monday.
It revealed that the salt filled with 91.5 per cent sodium chloride is not safe for human consumption, said a press release.
According to experts, sodium chloride, mainly used as industrial drying agent and for manufacturing detergent, can cause serious harm to human body like kidney failure and other complexities.
The import of sodium chloride is prohibited.
But some traders are now importing such chemicals in the name of sodium sulphate.
The Customs Intelligence has filed case against the importer of this banned item.
