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Food safety drive continues in Gujrat

262 food points penalized for hygiene violations in Khanewal during September
GUJRAT, Oct 13 (APP): The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed a fine of Rs 81,000 on five food outlets during inspections across the district to ensure food safety and hygiene standards, on the directions of Deputy Director Operations Sadia Rafat.
According to an official source, the PFA conducted 52 inspections and issued 29 improvement notices over violations of food safety regulations.
During the drive, five litres of milk and 1.5 kilogrammes of expired food items were also discarded.
The authority said inspections would continue to ensure the availability of safe and quality food for the public.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)