IFA gives food safety standards training

The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has initiated training sessions for food handlers to enhance food safety in restaurants across the federal capital.

According to IFA Operations Deputy Director Dr Tahira Siddique, the initiative is part of the authority's ongoing efforts to ensure hygienic and safe meals for the public.

To improve compliance with food safety regulations, a recent training session was conducted for food workers, attended by 60 staff members of a prominent restaurant in Islamabad, she added.

During the training, food handlers were informed about the latest food safety laws. And the participants were briefed on how to follow all mandatory rules related to safe food preparation and service. The session also focused on the personal hygiene of workers and the cleanliness standards required in food handling.