SARGODHA: (Tahir Kamboh) The Punjab food Authority (PFA) Sargodha on Friday completed a main crackdown against food adulteration, sealing a honey manufacturing unit in Kot Momin after laboratory checks confirmed adulteration, officials stated.
According to the PFA, the operation was performed as part of a province-wide campaign against food fraud and substandard food products. during the inspection, food safety groups gathered samples from the honey production unit, which later failed quality tests due to the presence of artificial sweeteners.
Following confirmation of adulteration, the authority sealed the unit and registered a first information report (FIR) towards the ones responsible. In a separate action, officers destroyed 600 kilograms of adulterated honey after laboratory analysis declared it risky for human consumption.
PFA officials said the honey was found to be mixed with artificial sweeteners, posing severe health risks to consumers. They reiterated that no compromise would be made on public fitness and that strict legal action would hold against those worried in food adulteration.
The Punjab food Authority stated its crackdown towards the adulteration mafia is ongoing across the province. citizens had been advised to play their role in making sure food protection by reporting any complaints or suspicious food practices to the PFA helpline at 1223.
Officers emphasized that public cooperation is crucial to eliminate adulteration and ensure the supply of safe and fine food for consumers.
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