14 arrested, 575kg of unregistered infant formula seized in Quetta

QUETTA: On the directions of the Chief Minister Balochistan, and under the supervision of Quetta Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini, the district administration and the departments concerned have continued a special campaign against the sale of unregistered, substandard and unauthorised packed infant formula in the city.

In raids on Airport Road, Adda Sarki Road and Bazaar Area, carried out under the supervision of assistant commissioners, a special magistrate and food inspectors, 14 people were arrested and 11 units were sealed. In all, 575kg of substandard and unregistered formula milk was seized.

On Airport Road, nine people were arrested, six units were sealed and 250kg of milk was seized. In Bazaar Area, two people were arrested, two units were sealed and 50kg of milk was seized. In action by drug inspectors, a further 150kg of formula milk was taken into custody.

Action at Sarki Road Adda

Assistant Commissioner and Special Magistrate Sariab Musawwir Ahmed Achakzai and Special Magistrate Izzatullah took action at Sarki Road Adda with the Food Authority and police. They inspected 15 wholesale shops, arrested two people, sealed four shops and seized 125kg of illegal powdered milk. Shopkeepers were directed to comply with food safety laws and to stop selling unbranded products.

According to the district administration, action against unregistered and substandard formula milk affecting children’s health will be stepped up. Legal action will be taken against violators without discrimination.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan