ISLAMABAD: The food authorities established in Sindh and Balochistan over the past few years are still facing teething problems and have not yet become fully operational, an institutional capacity assessment of the two authorities shows.
The Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (Grasp) project funded by the European Union conducted the capacity assessment of the two food authorities at a stakeholders’ workshop in Islamabad in order to identify areas and activities for technical assistance and to develop a plan for strengthening them as per best international practices.
The assessment report outlined the need for standard operating procedures (SOPs) for determining the standards of various edible commodities, harmonisation of food regulations, field visits, and storage and display of foods.
SFA seals cake factory in Karachi’s Korangi
Rs500,000 fine imposed SAMAA | Web desk Posted: Feb 23, 2021 | Last Updated: 4 weeks ago
The Sindh Food Authority imposed a Rs500,000 fine on a local brand factory in Karachi’s Korangi on Tuesday.
The production unit has been sealed now, according to the authority.
The factory, where pasta, vermicelli, and cakes, were being made was violating the cleanliness standards set by the authority.
It was found in violation of the following:
No bathroom in the production unit.
Lack of pest control.
Misrepresentation of ‘Halal’ logo.
The authority has said that it will not tolerate violation of hygiene SOPs.
The Sindh Food Authority imposed a Rs500,000 fine on a local brand factory in Karachi s Korangi on Tuesday. The production unit has been sealed now, according to the authority. The factory, where pasta, vermicelli, and cakes, were being made was violating the cleanliness standards set by the authority. It was found in violation of the following: No bathroom in the production unit.Lack of pest control. Storing food items in substandard condition.Misrepresentation of Halal logo. The scientific panel of the Sindh Food Authority has banned self-proclaimed Halal logos of companies. The authority has said that it will not tolerate violation of hygiene SOPs. The co.
Sindh Food Authority closes kitchens of two Karachi restaurants
Fines imposed for using expired food products, other issues SAMAA | Web desk - Posted: Feb 17, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 months ago SAMAA | Web desk Posted: Feb 17, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 months ago
Source: Belle Vita / Facebook The Sindh Food Authority has shut the kitchens and suspended food operations of Belle Vita and Coco Chan in Clifton Block 7, an SFA official said Tuesday.
The SFA imposed a fine of Rs 200,000 on Belle Vita and Rs 400,000 on Coco Chan for operating without food business licenses and for practices that violate SFA rules and SOPs under the Sindh Food Authority Act, 2016, the SFA deputy director operations south said.