Lahore, August 20, 2025: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) intensified its operations against food adulteration on Wednesday, discarding nearly 5,000 liters of adulterated milk and 893 kilograms of diseased meat in a major crackdown across Lahore.
During large-scale inspections, PFA teams scrutinized 11 well-known food chains, oil mills, and industries, sealing five units for serious violations until corrective measures are taken. In addition, seven units were fined Rs. 1.5 million for non-compliance.
Parallel operations targeted 724 dairy shops and 156 meat godowns, resulting in fines totaling Rs. 994,000.
READ MORE
PFA Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid stated that teams found serious unhygienic conditions, including poor storage, rusty utensils, insect infestations, and absence of workers’ medical certificates. He added that food items were being prepared on broken, dirty floors, directly violating food safety laws.
He further revealed that the confiscated milk and meat were intended for supply in Lahore and warned that the use of substandard and contaminated ingredients poses a severe risk to public health.
Director General Javaid emphasized that the PFA is committed to ensuring all stages of food handling, from preparation to delivery, adhere to international safety standards. He confirmed that strict operations are underway across Punjab to eliminate food adulteration mafias, urging the public to report violations via the PFA helpline 1223.
