LAHORE:
Punjab Food Authority (PFA) launched a crackdown on adulterates to ensure the safety of food and beverages during Eid.
Under the supervision of Director General Asim Javaid, the operation led to the seizure and destruction of a massive quantity of counterfeit cold drinks and banned food substances, as well as the registration of a criminal case against those involved.
The operation resulted in the confiscation of 180 litres of fake cold drinks and significant amounts of harmful raw materials used in their production.
Among the items seized were 250kg artificial sweeteners, Over 3,900 bottles of ready-to-sell counterfeit cold drinks, 4,000 empty bottles, 60kg fake bottle caps, 200kg counterfeit labels, chemicals, filling machines, gas cylinders, and storage drums.
