PFA discards 18000 kg fat, 3000 kg dead chickens
Key takeaways
- The operations were carried out in Sundar Estate, Shahdara, Tollinton Market and Mondiali Stop on the directions of PFA Director General Syed Musa Raza.
- According to a spokesperson, a water plant and a food production unit were shut down over serious violations, while fines amounting to Rs 352,000 were imposed on 19 food outlets.
- DG Syed Musa Raza said that officials found the mandatory chemical Methanol Dye and other essential records missing from oil prepared using animal fat.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) launched a major crackdown against food adulteration and counterfeit food businesses in Lahore, seizing and destroying 18,000 kilograms of animal fat and offal, 600 litres of prepared oil and 3,000 kilograms of dead chickens during enforcement operations conducted in different parts of the provincial capital.
The operations were carried out in Sundar Estate, Shahdara, Tollinton Market and Mondiali Stop on the directions of PFA Director General Syed Musa Raza. During the drive, one case was registered while three suspects were arrested on the spot for violating food safety regulations.
According to a spokesperson, a water plant and a food production unit were shut down over serious violations, while fines amounting to Rs 352,000 were imposed on 19 food outlets.