Six food points penalized

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2026) Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday conducted operations against

the adulteration mafia in the provincial capital and imposed fines of

Rs 195,000 on six food points.

During the crackdown, the enforcement teams of PFA raided 10 units

and sealed three of them, besides getting arrested two accused after

registration of an FIR.

Food safety teams confiscated a supplier vehicle carrying 800 kilograms

of used ghee intended for supply. The teams also discarded 50 kg china

salt and 40 liters of substandard soda water.

PFA DG Muhammad Asim Javaid said that the supplier was transporting

used oil and ghee in a concealed manner, while failing to provide mandatory

records and documentation.

He said that a soda water plant was sealed

after its samples failed due to preparation using chemicals without proper

formulation. He said that a well-known Sajji restaurant was also closed

over poor hygiene conditions, while another unit involved in production

and packaging of food without a license was sealed.

He said that strict action was being taken against those playing with

human lives in the name of food, adding that complete elimination of

the adulteration mafia at every level remains the authority’s top priority.

He further stated that continuous operations were being carried out

across the province in line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab

to curb food adulteration.