During inspections conducted in various areas of Lahore on Tuesday, the Punjab Food Authority’s (PFA) enforcement teams took action by sealing four bakeries and imposing a fine of Rs. 200,000 on two food business operators (FBOs).
Under the guidance of PFA Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid, food safety teams carried out thorough inspections of several bakeries located in Sundar Industrial Estate, Bhobatian, Jalo Park, and Defence Road.
These inspections aimed to ensure strict compliance with food safety standards and quality requirements outlined in the Punjab Pure Food Regulations.
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Furthermore, the PFA issued warning notices to four bakeries and disposed of substandard khoya, food flavors, 40 kilograms of flour, and over 20 kilograms of prohibited food ingredients.
In addition to this, the PFA seized 5,000 units of gum base, 720 kilograms of fruit pulp, and 150 liters of essence (Arq).
Additionally, production at four bakeries and cake shops was halted as the PFA imposed emergency prohibition orders due to various violations. These violations included the use of expired raw materials, failure to comply with previous instructions from the authority, storage of food in unclean freezers, presence of insects and rodents, and overall poor hygiene standards.
Muhammad Asim Javaid disclosed that cakes were being prepared using flour contaminated with germs, expired pulp, and gum base. Furthermore, fungus-infested desi ghee and khoya were found stored in non-food-grade drums.
