Islamabad’s food safety crackdown has led to the sealing of a popular bakery and café, along with hefty fines for eight other establishments, due to serious health and hygiene violations . The Islamabad Food Authority’s operations targeted various areas of the federal capital, aiming to curb food adulteration and counterfeit practices. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure public safety and maintain high food standards in the city.
Authorities confiscated and destroyed large quantities of substandard oil and expired food items during the crackdown. In total, 50 food outlets and production units were inspected, with 40 of them issued notices for necessary improvements.
The operation aimed to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations across Islamabad.
Dr. Tahira Siddique, Director of the Islamabad Food Authority, stated that major violations of established food safety rules resulted in strict actions and heavy fines.
The inspections revealed severe hygiene issues, including poor cleanliness in kitchens, pest infestations, improper storage methods, use of rusty utensils for food preparation, open drains, filthy washing areas, and overall unsanitary conditions.
The Islamabad Food Authority remains committed to ensuring public health and safety by strictly enforcing food quality standards throughout the federal capital.
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Earlier, The Central Drug Testing Lab (CDTL) in Karachi confirmed that the medicines seized from a warehouse in the city’s Korangi area are both fake and illegal.
Sources revealed that the confiscated stock, worth an estimated Rs10 billion, was not registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), and its packaging lacked essential manufacturer details.
The confiscated stock included painkillers and capsules from seven different brands.
The seizure, carried out by customs officials on February 26, included various medicines from seven different brands. Furthermore, DRAP sources disclosed that the seized medicines originated from India. Investigations into the matter are currently ongoing.
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