K-P Food Safety Expo kicks off

PESHAWAR:

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety Authority in collaboration with Agriculture University Peshawar, University of Haripur, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), ARID University Rawalpindi, Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Nutritional International arranged two-day Food Safety and Nutrition Expo 2022.

The event was held at PCSIR Laboratories Peshawar. Secretary Food Mushtaq Ahmad and Director General K-P Food Safety Authority Shahrukh Ali Khan inaugurated the expo.

While addressing the event Mushtaq appreciated the expo and commended the joint venture. He said the expo's purpose is to spread awareness related to safe and nutritious food among the general public.

The event was also addressed by vice-chancellors of various public and private sector universities, who actively participated in the event. Director General K-P FS&HFA Shahrukh Ali Khan said the event will strengthen ties among government, academia, researchers, and industries.

He said this combined effort would help the government ensure safe and nutritious food provision to the people, while ending the menace of adulteration.

He said the expo is first of its kind held in the province, adding that the activity will be held on a regular basis. He also appreciated the active participation of students in the event.

While addressing the event, the VCs commended the expo and said the process should be kept going.

Secretary food said the food safety authority is regularly inspecting marketplaces, and ensuring that safe and nutritious food reaches people.

He said seven mobile food testing laboratories have been established while work on further such laboratories is in process.

Professor Dr Faqeer Ahmad said there is a need for coordination among food authorities across the country.

He said there is a need of an institute which should dedicate its research and innovation towards food safety.

He said that in light of the expo, recommendation should be forwarded to the government for further action.