Food authority inspects 15 businesses in Loralai’s Mekhtar Bazaar, fines six

LORALAI: The zonal food safety team of the Balochistan Food Authority, in a joint operation with the district administration in Mekhtar Bazaar, Mekhtar tehsil, inspected 15 food businesses, fined six outlets and issued corrective notices to six food businesses.

Before the operation, the Balochistan Food Authority met Assistant Commissioner of Mekhtar tehsil Asrar Ahmed Mandokhel. It was agreed to make joint action more effective against adulterated, substandard, banned and unhealthy food items.

During the inspection, fines were imposed on four general stores after banned gutka, betel nut, expired biscuits, cakes, chocolates, candies, children’s products and substandard beverages were found. All banned and expired items were seized on the spot and destroyed.

Two restaurants on the National Highway were fined for poor cleanliness, substandard storage, dirty utensils, lack of personal hygiene and violation of the Food Authority’s SOPs. Local residents praised the joint operations and called such steps welcome for ensuring the supply of safe food.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan