Times Report
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) carried out major inspections in Kohat and Hangu, taking strict action against elements involved in the sale of substandard and hazardous food items.
According to a spokesperson for the Food Authority, Food Safety Teams conducted raids on milk shops and cold drink outlets in district Hangu. During the operation, more than 6,000 liters of expired cold drinks were recovered from a cold drink shop and seized, while the outlet was sealed on the spot. In a separate action, 50 liters of adulterated milk were recovered from a milk shop and destroyed immediately.
Meanwhile, in district Kohat, Food Safety Teams, in coordination with the district administration, inspected various food businesses in Kohat Bazaar. During the inspection, over 2,000 liters of substandard and adulterated milk were recovered from a shop and disposed of on the spot. The shop owner was arrested and taken into custody.
The spokesperson added that heavy fines were imposed on multiple food businesses for violations of hygiene and food safety regulations, while further legal proceedings have been initiated against the offenders.
Director General KP Food Safety and Halal Food Authority, Kashif Iqbal Jilani lauded the performance of the Food Safety Teams for their successful operations. He urged citizens to promptly report adulteration and other food safety violations to the Authority so that timely action can be ensured.
Jilani reiterated that the complete elimination of substandard and adulterated food from the province remains the Authority’s mission and emphasized that no compromise will be made on public health
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