The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has intensified its enforcement operations in Layyah, imposing fines totalling Rs 335,000 on three food business operators for violating food safety regulations. According to PFA sources, the action was carried out by food safety teams under the supervision of the Director Operations South-I, following directives from Director General Syed Musa Raza.
Hotel Sealed and Case Registered
During the operation, a hotel was sealed until rectification for selling milk that lacked the prescribed fat content. A case was registered against the owner for this violation. Additionally, the teams discarded 250 litres of substandard milk to prevent its sale to consumers.
Violations and Penalties
A PFA spokesperson stated that the penalties were imposed for selling substandard milk, using broken and unhygienic eggs, and maintaining poor sanitation and hygiene standards at food outlets. The fines reflect the authority's zero-tolerance approach to food adulteration.
DG's Statement on Continued Enforcement
Syed Musa Raza, Director General of PFA, said the authority would continue indiscriminate enforcement operations across the province to ensure the availability of safe and quality food. He urged citizens to report food-related complaints on the PFA helpline 1223, reaffirming the authority’s commitment to safeguarding public health through strict implementation of food safety laws.
