ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) Dr Tahira Saddique on Thursday said that actions were being continued against the substandard food during the holy month of Ramazan, responding to citizens’ complaints .
Talking to APP, she said that in a recent action, a team of IFA inspected several Iftar
points at Java Road Burma Town.
During the inspection, the team found multiple violations at three food
points.
All the three food
points were sealed due to on health hazards conditions while heavy fines were also imposed to 20 food
points.
Meanwhile, warnings were also issued to several others food
points for improvement, she added.
Notably, a dairy producing adulterated and sub-standard butter was also sealed, Dr. Tahira S
iddique said.
Additionally, an FIR has been lodged against the dairy’s owner.
The deputy director emphasized that the sale of substandard and harmful food items a criminal offense under the law.
