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Punjab Food Authority
Agency overview
Formed
2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Jurisdiction
Punjab, Pakistan
Minister responsible
Bilal Yasin, Minister of Food, Punjab
Agency executive
Muhammad Asim Javaid (PAS), Director General
Parent department
Punjab Food Department
Website
https://pfa.gop.pk/
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The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) (Urdu: مقتدرہ خوراک پنجاب) is an agency of the provincial Government of Punjab in Pakistan. It regulates food safety and hygiene in the Province. It was formed under the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011.[1][2] The PFA is the first agency of its kind in Pakistan.[3] Enforcement of food hygiene and quality standards as described in the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011 and the Pure Food Rules 2011.[4]
The Punjab food Authority has been working as a functional entity in district Lahore since 2 July 2012. Enforcement of food hygiene and quality standards as described in the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011 and the Pure Food Rules 2011 is carried out through a qualified team of Food Safety Officers (FSOs’) and Assistant Food Safety Officers (AFSOs’). The functionality of field teams at the district level is being supervised by the Deputy Director (Operations).
Mission Statement "While working on scientific principles and international best practices, Punjab Food Authority aims to ensure food safety & quality in the entire food chain in collaboration with manufacturers, Food Business Operators, consumers, government departments, autonomous bodies and other stakeholders."
Vision Statement "The Punjab Food Authority aims to ensure safety and quality of all the food items and products."
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