PFA exposes fake juice manufacturers

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) is all set to launch a crackdown is on its way against manufacturers of substandard and adulterated edibles to ensure better health and provision of standard food.

While dealing with a severe blow of heinous acts of adulteration mafia, PFA has captured 37,000 litres of fake juices by exposing its manufacturing businesses. Director Operations Rafia Haider revealed that the fake juices of renowned brands were being prepared in locked houses. 19,000 litres of manufactured juices and 18,000 litres of raw materials were captured from two factories, she added.



The two factories were working simultaneously to ensure maximum production, she said. She said that all juices were being made from chemicals and expired flavours apart from fruits.

She said that the investigations team has been directed to seal the units and file cases against the owners. In other activities of Punjab Food Authority, Cosa Nostra, Chashni Sweet Shop and Spice Bazar in Gulberg-II were fined with Rs100,000, Rs50,000 and Rs100,000 for no MRD’s, presence of flies in the area, improper insects preventive measures and dirty mincing machine.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 1^st, 2017.