The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has caught four vehicles fully loaded with 24,580 litres dirty oil which was being carried from different areas of Punjab to Lahore for selling.
The authority has foiled an attempt to supply of germs-infested oil to local shops in the provincial metropolis, upon the tipoff of vigilance cell. The operation was led by PFA Director General Irfan Memon in Lahore by placing pickets at Saggian Bridge and Babu Sabu Chowk while one truck was taken into custody from Harappa Toll Plaza.
Irfan Memon said that hazardous oil extracted from animals’ fat and filth was supplied to hotels and local shopkeepers after mixing in used/rancid oil which uses cause health problems for consumers. However, the use of such oil strictly prohibited in the preparation of any food dishes according to Punjab Pure Food Regulations 2018. He further said that extracted oil from animal fat could only be used in biodiesel. Punjab Food Authority is utilizing all available resources to make successful the ‘Healthy Punjab’ mission of Punjab Government, he said and adding that food business operators who cheat in the food business deserve harsh punishments.