PFA Seals Store, Imposes Fine
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published July 15, 2025 | 07:00 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Jul, 2025) Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted a grand food safety operation on Lahore-Sheikhupura Road, targeting unhygienic and non-compliant food businesses.
As part of the operation, 16 food points and production units were inspected, resulting in one grocery store being sealed, 11 businesses fined a total of Rs328,000, and an FIR lodged against a serious violator.
PFA Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid told media on Tuesday that several food outlets were penalized for using substandard cooking oil and washing utensils with non-food-grade detergents. The inspection teams also observed foul-smelling freezers, poor hygiene conditions, and a lack of medical and training certificates for food handlers.
He said that round-the-clock inspections are being carried out across Punjab to ensure the availability of safe and healthy food for the public. Strict action, including sealing and legal prosecution, will be taken against violators of food safety regulations.
The DG added that surprise inspections are also being conducted at both small eateries and upscale food outlets, particularly in posh areas.
He urged the public to report any food safety violations by calling the PFA helpline at 1223.
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