Call to promote safe food practices
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In an effort to raise awareness about food safety and the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) organised an awareness seminar on ‘World Food Day’ at a local hotel in Islamabad.
The seminar was held under the supervision of IFA Deputy Director Operations Dr Tahira Siddiq, on the directions of Islamabad DC Irfan Nawaz Memon. Around 100 people, including representatives from hotels, restaurants, and other food-related businesses, participated in the event.
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Dr Tahira interacted with the participants and emphasised the importance of saving food and water from being wasted. She reiterated that the provision of clean and quality food to the citizens of Islamabad is the top priority of the IFA and that all workers should work in accordance with the IFA's regulations. She warned that action would be taken against those violating the prescribed rules and SOPs.
Other speakers at the seminar included experts from the FAO, WHO and Fleming Fund.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 18th, 2023.