Meat sellers will have to follow the SOPs of Food Authority : Bilal Yasin

Lahore : Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yasin has said that Punjab Food Authority has launched crackdown against the culprits involved in selling of meat of dead and sick animals. He said that the meat sellers will have to follow the SOPs of Food Authority regarding cleanliness of their sale points.

He said that Punjab Food Authority has wiped out all dirty and unhygienic environment from Tollinton Market Lahore. We will implement this model on other meat markets of the city.

He expressed these views while talking to media during a sudden visit of Tollinton Market, here today.

The Minister said that it is our moral and religious responsibility to ensure cleanliness. He said that with the cooperation of shopkeepers, the team of Food Authority has achieved a goal to convert a dirtiest market of Lahore into a clean market. He said that government will introduce “Safai” competition in other meat markets of the city. During his visit, the Minister showed serious displeasure over poor condition of sanitation system at Tollinton Market.

He directed WASA officials to speed up their working for early completion drainage system.

Bilal Yasin said that due to poor sanitation conditions, shopkeepers and customers are facing problems which is the serious concern. He directed concerned department to complete construction work as soon as possible.

During his visit, the Minister visited a number of shops and asked about cleanliness and quality of meat. President Poultry Association, Food Inspector Tahira Kalsoom and officials of Food Authority were accompanied the Food Minister at this occasion.