Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed over nine lac rupees fine on 139 food points for violation of hygiene rules besides disposing off hundreds of kilogram unhygienic food items across the district during last month. According to monthly performance report of PFA issued on Sunday, the food authority during its actions disposed off 240 kg unhealthy pickle and 100 litres adulterated milk. The PFA teams inspected 1930 food points, served warning notices to 271 food business owners while oral instructions were issued to 724 food points in last month. Director General Punjab Food Authority was of the view that the food safety teams were active day and night against elements hostile to health. On this occasion, the DG Food Authority said that all stages from food preparations to delivery were being checked. Efforts were being made to eliminate food adulteration, said a press release issued here.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan