The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) under the supervision of its Director General Irfan Memon raided a production unit of Lottee Kolson on Kasur Road and confiscated 12,000kg unwholesome chocolates and snacks.
DG Irfan Memon said that the authority took action against the company for not mentioning the manufacturing date on products and failing to produce a record. Meanwhile, chocolates and chips were preserved in the open storage area for packing purpose without taking any preventative measures, he said adding it is compulsory for any food business operator to discard the expired edibles instead of the store as per the PFA act rules. He further said that the Punjab Food Authority is impartially dealing with all food business operators (FBOs) and its action would continue against violators without any discrimination. The director general further said that detailed guidelines have available on the PFA website for FBOs’ guidance. He directed all food business operators and manufacturing companies to follow the rules and regulations along with ensuring the manufacturing process as per the hygiene principles which defined in the food act, he added.