![PFA DG inaugurates ‘Eat safe food campaign'](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/01/_2/740x404/pic_1704726267.jpg)
PFA DG Inaugurates ‘Eat Safe Food Campaign'
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published January 08, 2024 | 08:04 PM
![PFA DG inaugurates ‘Eat safe food campaign'](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/01/_2/740x404/pic_1704726267.jpg)
Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid inaugurated the ‘Eat Safe Food Campaign’ intending to improve the food quality at dhabas and food stalls
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jan, 2024) Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid inaugurated the ‘Eat Safe Food Campaign’ intending to improve the food quality at dhabas and food stalls.
In the first phase, Lahore’s 15 markets have been selected for this campaign and it is to be extended very soon across Punjab. Hygiene training will be given to small food points workers without charging any fee while medical screening of all food handlers and other workers will also be done.
The PFA DG expressed these views while talking to the media on the occasion of inaugurating the campaign at Shadman Market. He said that this initiative of PFA will help improve the diet and health of the common man.
He said that initially the campaign was started from 15 different markets of the provincial metropolis including Barkat Market, Taxili Gate, G1 Market, Chauburji, Regal Chowk, Shadman Market, Food Street Old Anarkali, Food Street Shahi Qila, Kareem Block, Gawalmandi Food Street, Lakshmi Chowk, Liberty Market, Moon Market Iqbal Town, Moon Market Gulshan Ravi, Neela Gumbad Anarkali markets.
He said that the PFA had introduced a special licence category with a reasonable fee for small businesses under the campaign. He said that it was very important for every food business to obtain a licence from the competent authority.
Muhammad Asim Javed said that complete instructions and guidelines were also being given to small-scale food businesses, local shops, food points and street hawkers. He added that the directive contains complete instructions regarding conducting food business in accordance with the rules.
He said that the purpose of the Punjab Food Authority is to bring reforms to the food business as per international policies. The continuous checking process will be sustained to maintain the quality of food, hygiene and food standards, he said.
Recent Stories
![PTI demands resignation of Chief Election Commissi ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719059495.jpg)
PTI demands resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja
![IMF praises Pakistan's economic measures in budget ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719058989.jpg)
IMF praises Pakistan's economic measures in budget for FY2024-25
![Interior Minister directs for strict security plan ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719050284.jpg)
Interior Minister directs for strict security plan for foreigners
![Elon Musk publicly criticizes Malinda French Gates ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719050136.jpg)
Elon Musk publicly criticizes Malinda French Gates for supporting President Bide ..
![Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal's mehndi function p ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719046963.jpg)
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal's mehndi function photos storm social media
![Babar Azam considers legal action over misconduct ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719044557.jpg)
Babar Azam considers legal action over misconduct allegations
![ICC approves proposed schedule for Champions Troph ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1719037963.jpg)
ICC approves proposed schedule for Champions Trophy 2025
![Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, R ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/forex-currency-exchange-rates-2.jpg)
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 22 June 2024
![Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 22 June 2024](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/today-gold-prices-in-pakistan-1.jpg)
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 22 June 2024
![Tribunal seeks election record for 6 constituencie ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1718993835.jpg)
Tribunal seeks election record for 6 constituencies
![EAD, ADB sign $250 mln promoting sustainable PPP p ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1718993833.jpg)
EAD, ADB sign $250 mln promoting sustainable PPP program loan
![71st birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto celebrate ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/06/_1/235x155/pic_1718993832.jpg)
71st birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto celebrated in Abbottabad
More Stories From Pakistan
-
SNGPL punishes eight consumers for illegal use of metres
6 minutes ago -
WASA sets up Monsoon Control Cell
6 minutes ago -
Search operations launched to uphold law, order
6 minutes ago -
Rs 150 bln allocated for Kissan Card
6 minutes ago -
Five suspects apprehended involved in double murder case
6 minutes ago -
Indian PM Modi's visit intends to hoodwink global community: Maulana Barkati
6 minutes ago
-
SP Rawal holds “Khuli Katchery” to address public grievances
7 minutes ago -
CM condemns blast in Kurram
16 minutes ago -
Punjab to set up Enforcement Authority to check hoarding, profiteering: Maryam
17 minutes ago -
PTI demands resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja
25 minutes ago -
RDMC sets up RO plant in Nok Chah village of Chaghi district
27 minutes ago -
5 dead, 1,353 injured in Punjab road accidents
27 minutes ago