The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has carried out a large-scale inspection drive across the province, checking over 1.36 million food units to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
Officials confirmed that 1,363,198 food businesses have been inspected so far as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
According to Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid, the inspections led to the closure of 4,390 food outlets that were found violating regulations.
In addition, 2,624 FIRs were registered against individuals involved in the adulteration of milk, meat, and other food products.
Alongside enforcement actions, the PFA has also focused on capacity building by training 559,593 food handlers to improve compliance with hygiene standards across the food supply chain.
Officials stated that these efforts are supported by structural reforms in key sectors such as dairy, edible oil, ghee, and water industries.
A joint committee has been formed with the livestock department to improve milk quality and production.
The authority is also working to align food regulations with international standards, including halal certification and dairy quality systems, to enhance export opportunities.
Plans are underway to develop cold chain systems, install milk chillers, and improve packaging infrastructure.
Moreover, modern food testing laboratories are being established at divisional levels to strengthen monitoring.
The PFA emphasized that ensuring safe and hygienic food remains a top priority, with long-term reforms aimed at improving the overall food safety system across Punjab.