8,000kg tainted nimko seized; unit owner booked

By APP
December 21, 2023

LAHORE:The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has lodged an FIR against a Nimko production unit over violations of the provincial food regulations during a raid on Lakhodair Road in Shalimar Town.

While the raiding team also discarded 8,000kg of substandard nimko and 2,000 litre substandard oil. The authority took action against the factory under the supervision of its Director General Muhammad Asim Javed. 

In this still, Director General PFA, Muhammad Asim Javed (L) can be seen on December 20, 2023. — Facebook/Punjab Food Authority
In this still, Director General PFA, Muhammad Asim Javed (L) can be seen on December 20, 2023. — Facebook/Punjab Food Authority

The DG said that substandard nimko was being prepared with inferior-quality oil, loose colours and hazardous chemicals. He said that the authority also witnessed the usage of rusty mixing machines, the presence of insects and poor cleanliness arrangements in the production area. Apart from that, workers of the unit did not have medical certificates on the spot, he added.Muhammad Asim said that police have registered a case against the factory owner on the complaint of PFA.