Balochistan Food Authority Conducts Operations Across Multiple Districts; 19 Food Units Fined, 2 Shops Sealed, Several Issued Improvement Notices

QUETTA (Qudrat Daily) – During operations against substandard and harmful food in Quetta, Khuzdar, Hub, and Duki, the Balochistan Food Authority imposed fines on 19 food units, sealed one naan shop and one milk shop, and issued improvement notices to 16 establishments. According to the BFA spokesperson, after a video went viral on social media showing insects and worms in flour in Quetta, the Balochistan Food Authority and district administration launched a joint crackdown on the immediate instructions of the Chief Minister of Balochistan. During the operation at Mizan Chowk, Circular Road, Quarry Road, Masjid Road, and Khudaidad Road, a tandoor’s flour storage area was sealed after insects, dust, poor hygiene, and an expired license were found. Violations at naan shops included insects in flour and short weight of dough, while a departmental store’s warehouse was found with rat droppings and poor storage conditions.

During the inspection of 28 food units in Nawan Kali, Bypass, and adjacent areas, 8 units were fined and one milk shop was sealed, while five establishments were issued improvement notices for failing to keep old and new flour stock separate and for poor arrangements to prevent insects.

In other operations, action was taken against baking units, pizza shops, catering centers, and fast food points at Hazara Town, Spini Road, Sariab Road, and Eastern Bypass for poor hygiene, rancid cooking oil, presence of insects, uncovered food storage, and improper storage of chicken.

According to the Balochistan Food Authority spokesperson, operations against violators of food safety laws will continue to ensure the provision of safe and quality food to the public.