12,000kg tainted chocolates, snacks seized

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) team on Wednesday raided a production unit of Lottee Kolson on Kasur Road and confiscated 12,000kg unwholesome chocolates and snacks.

PFA Director General Irfan Memon said the authority took action against the company for not mentioning the manufacturing date on products and failing to produce a record.

Besides, chocolates and chips were preserved in the open storage area for packing purpose without taking any preventative measures, he said, adding that as per PFA Food Act it was compulsory for any food business operator to discard the expired edibles instead of storing these.

Memon said the Punjab Food Authority was impartially dealing with all food business operators (FBOs)and its action would continue against violators without any discrimination. He said that detailed guidelines were available on the PFA website for FBOs guidance.

He directed all food business operators and manufacturing companies to follow the rules and regulations along with ensuring the manufacturing processes per the hygiene principles which defined in the Food Act.