PFA imposes Rs318,000 fine

PFA teams visit 314 shops

MULTAN: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed a fine of Rs318,000 on outlets for using substandard material in the manufacturing various items.

Official sources said PFA teams visited 314 shops. During the inspection, the teams served notices to 242 shops and warned the owners of stern action if they would not improve the quality of material being used in food items. PFA DG Irfan Memon stated that 60 shops were fined during the inspection.

He stated that the campaign to discourage the use of poor quality material in food items would be expedited, especially during the Eid days.

“Nobody will be allowed to play with the lives of people by selling poor quality food items,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 22^nd, 2020.