BY: Dr. Mirza MB Qamar / ANI
GUJRANWALA — On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, the Punjab Food Authority has intensified inspections to ensure the provision of safe and quality food to citizens.
Under the direction of DG Food Authority Raja Mansoor Ahmed, food safety teams conducted inspections across the district, checking 300 food points, production units and suppliers.
During the operation, 34 food points were fined a total of Rs 608,000 for violations, while one unit was closed. Samples of 38 different food items were also collected for laboratory testing.
According to the Food Authority spokesperson, 150 litres of expired beverages and more than one maund of defective and expired food items were destroyed.
Several production units were found in extremely unhygienic and foul-smelling conditions. Expired carbonated beverages were also found displayed on racks, while essential traceability and employees’ medical records were missing.
DG Food Authority Raja Mansoor Ahmed said that action against adulteration of basic food items would continue on the orders of the Chief Minister Punjab. He said food safety teams remain active in the field to curb the adulteration mafia.
Citizens can report complaints regarding food safety and adulteration by calling 1223
