KP Launches Province-Wide Crackdown on Substandard Food
Notably, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has introduced a province-wide crackdown on businesses selling substandard meat, fruits, vegetables, and other food items on the directives of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
Notably, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has introduced a province-wide crackdown on businesses selling substandard meat, fruits, vegetables, and other food items on the directives of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
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- Director Operations Muhammad Yousaf and Deputy Director Peshawar Division Zeeshan Mehsud additionally accompanied the inspection team.
- 2 Major Roads in Islamabad Closed for 2 Days.
- During the inspections, a milk shop was issued a warning notice for violating hygiene standards.
- Jillani instructed food safety teams throughout the province to intensify inspections and take strict legal action against businesses identified selling substandard food products.
- He cautioned that no compromise would be produced on food quality or public health and that violators would face legal action without discrimination.
As part of the campaign, Director General Kashif Iqbal Jillani led surprise inspections of slaughterhouses, butcher shops, milk shops, and other food outlets along Charsadda Road and Dalazak Road and in Faqirabad, Peshawar. 2 Major Roads in Islamabad Closed for 2 Days.
Notably, the director general additionally visited a slaughterhouse in Shah Alam on Charsadda Road, where he reviewed the existing arrangements and directed the staff to improve cleanliness and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
He cautioned that no compromise would be produced on food quality or public health and that violators would face legal action without discrimination. Govt Delays Genetically Modified Food Imports.
In practice, the director general additionally directed office-holders to strengthen monitoring and ensure that food safety and hygiene standards are followed during the preparation, storage, transportation, and sale of food products.
Director Operations Muhammad Yousaf and Deputy Director Peshawar Division Zeeshan Mehsud additionally accompanied the inspection team. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
Taken together, the developments around KP Launches Province-Wide Crackdown on Substandard Food point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
