The 44th meeting of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Board was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr Kiran Khurshid, which reviewed the PFA’s overall performance and approved several important regulations aimed at strengthening food safety standards across Punjab.
PFA’s 44th board meeting approves key food safety regulations
LAHORE, Jun 11 (APP): The 44th meeting of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Board was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr Kiran Khurshid, which reviewed the PFA’s overall performance and approved several important regulations aimed at strengthening food safety standards across Punjab.
Director General Punjab Food Authority Syed Musa Raza briefed the Board members on the PFA’s recent performance, highlighting a significant improvement in enforcement activities and a substantial increase in legal proceedings and food safety operations compared to previous years. Board members appreciated the outstanding performance of the Punjab Food Authority and directed the administration to maintain the same momentum in safeguarding public health.
Board approved new regulations for cold storage facilities across Punjab. Under the revised framework, meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables will be monitored in accordance with updated cold chain management standards. Cold storage facilities will be required to comply with internationally recognized requirements relating to temperature control, hygiene practices and storage duration.
DG PFA Syed Musa Raza said that strict action will be taken against violations involving the storage of substandard and unsafe food products. He stated that comprehensive labelling requirements have also been approved for food products prepared using dairy ingredients. Manufacturers will be required to clearly mention the type and quantity of dairy products used in food items to ensure transparency and informed consumer choice.
Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr Kiran Khurshid said that new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the provision of pure milk will be developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. She emphasized that adulteration in milk, being a basic food commodity, is a serious and non-bailable offence.
She further stated that all stages of the milk supply chain, from production to distribution, must be transformed in line with practices adopted in developed countries. Public awareness campaigns will also be launched to educate consumers regarding the use and distinction between dairy and non-dairy products.
