The Punjab Food Authority has unearthed two fat rending units extracting oil from the fat of animals here on Thursday. The raids were conducted in the area of Band Road, under the supervision of PFA Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Usman.
PFA watchdog team confiscated more than 6,000 litres oil during the raids. He said that oil was being produced after heating the filths and fats of animals which collected on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. He said that the supply of dirty oil was being supplied on local hotels instead of Bio-diesel companies. He said that this oil was sold in the market after mixing in the used oil. The director general further said that the use of harmful oil in the food might lead to stomach problems and fatal diseases. Extracted oil from animal fat can be used in biodiesel. He said that the authority is fully active to ensure the provision of healthy and safe food for the public in the market. PFA will turn Punjab into a no-go area for adulterators, he added.