A crackdown is launched against the offenders of pure food ordinance

Lahore: A crack-down has been launched against the offenders of pure food ordinance in which 23 raids were conducted, a fine to the tune of Rs. 25 thousand imposed and 20 kg un-hygienic and sub-standard food stuff was destroyed.

Under the directions of DCO Bahawalpur Dr. Ehtisham Anwer Mahaar two Assistant Commissioners:- Abdul Rauf Maher of Hasilpur Tehsil and Jam Aftab of Khairpur Tamewaly conducted raids to check the menace of adulteration and to ensure supply of hygienic and high quality food stuff to the consumers.

Under this anti-adulteration drive Assistant Commissioner Hasilpur conducted raids on 15 different food out-lets which include: – Restaurants; Hotels; Bakers, sweets and Other shops. “On the violation of price control act and pure food ordinance a fine to the tune of Rs. 55 thousand imposed upon the offenders”, Assistant Commissioner maintained.

Similarly Assistant Commissioner Khairpur Tamewaly inspected 2 sweet shops namely Iqbal and Chaudhry Sweets: – Iqbal sweets was sealed while 20 kg un-hygienic and sub-standard food stuff of Chaudhry Sweets was confiscated and later destroyed. Besides, Assistant Commissioner Khairpur Tamewaly also raided 8 different out-lets.

During the inspection both Assistant Commissioners called upon the shopkeepers to adhere to the directions and guidelines of price act and pure food ordinance to protect the rights of consumers.