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Ice factory, spice grinding units sealed in Chishtian over food safety violations
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UrduPoint News
CHISHTIAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Aug, 2026) The Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Bahawalnagar, has sealed an ice factory and spice grinding units for producing ice with contaminated water and preparing adulterated spices, while destroying 215 kilograms of adulterated spices and imposing fines totaling Rs180,000 on three food business operators.
According to details, the action was carried out under the supervision of the Director Operations, South Zone, Punjab Food Authority, in areas including Arifwala Road, Mubarak Gate and Model Town.
Meanwhile, production at a spice grinding unit in Model Town was halted after samples of its spices failed quality and safety tests.
The PFA further imposed heavy fines on three milk collection centres for violating food safety regulations.
Punjab Food Authority officials said that strict action would continue against food businesses found compromising public health and safety.