Crackdown on substandard used oil sellers

LAHORE:In a major crackdown ordered by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General, teams conducted operations on Multan Chungi and Sheikhupura Road, targeting those selling substandard used oil and adulterated milk. During the raids, 1,100 kilogram used substandard oil and 100 litre adulterated milk were confiscated and destroyed.

Legal action was initiated, and fines totaling Rs135,000 were imposed on the violators.The operation at a unit in Multan Chungi was carried out after substandard and low-quality oil was discovered. According to Food Authority DG Asim Javed, used oil was being repackaged under various names. A case was registered.

On Sheikhupura Road, over 4,000 litre milk from 23 shops were inspected. Among these, 100 litre substandard milk was discarded, with heavy fines imposed on the offenders. DG Asim Javed emphasized that the sale of used rancid oil is banned across Punjab due to its harmful effects, which can lead to heart diseases when used in cooking.He urged consumers to develop the habit of reading labels before purchasing food items and to report any suspicious activities related to substandard food products by calling 1223.