LAHORE: The enforcement teams of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) inspected 3,209 breakfast points across Punjab, resulting in the sealing of two outlets, registration of one FIR and imposition of fines exceeding Rs13.6 million on food business operators.
Food safety teams also discarded over 200 litres of substandard oil and expired or prohibited food items during the operation. Director General PFA Asim Javaid giving details to media said that 2,183 breakfast points were served improvement notices for minor violations, while those failing to comply despite repeated warnings were heavily fined.
He said that teams found poor storage conditions, dirty freezers, rusty utensils, pest infestations, expired meat and rotten vegetables stored in fungus-infested freezers. The DG said that consumption of food prepared with substandard and expired ingredients poses serious health risks to consumers.
The Director General stated that all food points are being continuously inspected to eliminate elements harmful to public health.
He said under the directives of the CM Punjab, all stages from food preparation to distribution are being aligned with international standards.
He further said the PFA is taking consistent measures to eradicate the adulteration and forgery mafia from Punjab.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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