Director General Punjab Food Authority Captain (R) Muhammad Usman has directed operation teams to collect the samples of all ice cream and frozen desserts brands for laboratory testing. This direction was issued by DG PFA during chaired a meeting with the representatives of ice cream and frozen desserts companies at his office here on Monday.
On the occasion, he said that food safety teams will collect samples for testing from open market on dated 25th September in the presence of company’s representatives by following blind-sampling method. PFA will send samples to two laboratories for lab test which to be certified from ISOs and Pakistan Certified Councils; he said and added that a comprehensive report of lab test will be published for public interest under the section 2b of PFA Act. DG further said that PFA will take strict action against responsible persons in the light of laboratory report. He said that the purpose of this drive is to thoroughly examine the quality of ingredients which are being used in the products.
A detailed discussion was also held on periodic schedule for sampling of products in a meeting. Representatives of the companies have highly praised the vision of DG PFA Captain (R) Muhammad Usman and said that checking of food is a best practice in order to ensure the provision of quality food for the nation.