The Punjab Food Authority (Punjab Food Authority) has launched a large-scale crackdown against food adulteration and counterfeit food businesses in Lahore, seizing and destroying thousands of kilograms of hazardous food materials during enforcement operations across the city.
According to officials, the authority confiscated and disposed of 18,000 kilograms of animal fat and offal, 600 liters of prepared oil, and 3,000 kilograms of dead chickens in targeted raids conducted at Sundar Estate, Shahdara, Tollinton Market, and Mondiali Stop.
The operations were carried out on the instructions of PFA Director General Syed Musa Raza. During the enforcement drive, authorities registered one case and arrested three individuals for violating food safety regulations.
A spokesperson said a water plant and a food production unit were sealed due to serious violations of hygiene and safety standards. Additionally, fines totaling Rs 352,000 were imposed on 19 food outlets for non-compliance.
Officials revealed that inspectors found the absence of mandatory chemical testing records, including Methanol Dye verification, in oil processed using animal fat. They said multiple food businesses were operating in breach of prescribed regulations, posing significant risks to public health.
DG Syed Musa Raza stated that the authority will continue strict action against those involved in the production and sale of unsafe and substandard food products to protect consumers and ensure food safety compliance across Punjab.
