Last year, keeping the health and safety of public in mind, Punjab Food Authority (PFA) collected the samples of UHT/Tetra Pack milk products in March, August, and December, respectively.
The PFA sent those samples to ISO-17025 Certified Laboratories SGS, PCSIR and Intertek in order to check the quality of boxed milk on the basis of chemical, biological, and physical perimeters.
The laboratories conducted the analysis of various brands based on the following categories:
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Below is the list of milk brands which passed the testing.
The report said that PFA will be conducting four or more similar sample tests in 2018 too. The authority will forward the samples to ISO Certified Testing Labs whenever required.
The Punjab Food Authority warned the milk selling companies to follow international standards while processing the milk, otherwise, stern actions will be taken against them.
The report also advised the public to prefer processed UHT/tetra pack milk over local and open milk to avoid possible health issues.