PFA seals renowned bakery, imposes fines on 15 food points

LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Enforcement teams of the Punjab Food Authority on the directions of Director General Punjab Food Authority Syed Musa Raza, carried out an operation in Saggian Bridge and adjoining areas.

During the operation, a renowned bakery was sealed over poor hygiene conditions, while fines amounting to Rs 233,000 were imposed on 15 food business operators for violating food safety regulations.

Food safety teams found poor sanitation arrangements and a heavy infestation of insects during the inspections. Production area was in unhygienic condition with foul smell, while flies, lizards and rodents were present inside the facility. Open drains, rusted baking trays and dirty containers were also found being used during food preparation.

DG PFA Syed Musa Raza said that food handlers failed to maintain personal hygiene and mandatory medical screening and food safety training certificates were unavailable. He said that compliance with Punjab Food Authority regulations is mandatory for every food business operator.

He stated that PFA follows a zero-tolerance policy against food adulteration and businesses that deceive consumers. He further stated that PFA teams will continue carrying out strict enforcement operations across Punjab.