The Punjab Food Authority Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Usman has directed officials of the authority to prepare a comprehensive eco-friendly policy for discarding the seized material. Meanwhile, the operation wing will present policy draft within seven days for approval.
He said that PFA will give importance to the element of environmental protection at the time of discard adulterated and unwholesome food products. The framework to discard the adulterated food will be complied as per the recommendations of the Environment Protection Department. Usman said that PFA will sign a Memorandum of Understanding will solid waste companies and other concerned organizations in each city of Punjab. Moreover, PFA will avoid set on fire to seized material in open places as far as possible.
DG further said that PFA will follow the terms and condition of the policy after getting an approval of the policy. He said that to protect the environment is a one the main target of the Punjab Government besides of to ensure the provision of quality food in Punjab. PFA will not be endured environmental damage at any cost, he added.