Health authorities in the United States are monitoring a rise in infections caused by the parasite Cyclospora, which has been linked to contaminated fresh produce and can trigger prolonged diarrheal illness. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 145 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported across 17 states between May 1 and June […]
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Punjab govt taking measures for food safety, nutrition: CM Maryam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Food Safety Day, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the provision of safe and nutritious food for all. She said every individual associated with agriculture, food production and supply systems plays a vital role in ensuring food safety. The day highlights the importance of […]
Pakistan renews commitment to safe and nutritious food
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged all stakeholders to strengthen food safety practices and ensure access to safe, nutritious and quality food on World Food Safety Day. Both leaders emphasized that food safety remains essential for protecting public health, supporting economic growth and building public confidence in food systems across […]
Islamabad High Court bans substandard sacks for food packaging over health risks
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has prohibited the use of substandard polypropylene woven sacks for food packaging, citing severe health hazards, including cancer, from the reuse of cement bags for flour and other edibles. In a written judgment, Justice Azam Khan directed the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to launch a […]
Nestle recalls SMA, BEBA, NAN infant formulas in Europe over toxin risk
LONDON: Nestle on Tuesday announced a recall of certain batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA, and NAN formulas, across Europe due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a smaller scale in December, follows the detection of a quality issue in an […]
Punjab renames Price Control Department as Food Safety & Consumer Protection
LAHORE: The Punjab government has renamed the Price Control and Commodities Management Department as the Food Safety & Consumer Protection (FS&CP) Department, placing five attached agencies and four autonomous bodies under its supervision to improve food safety and protect consumers. Read More: Punjab merges nine depts into Food Safety, Consumer Protection Department The change was notified by […]
IFA to launch crackdown on unregistered food outlets in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has announced a major crackdown against unregistered food points and restaurants operating in the federal capital starting December 1, 2025. According to an official statement, all unregistered food outlets have been directed to complete registration with the IFA by November 30, failing which strict action will be taken. The […]
Pakistan may impose temporary ban on meat and poultry exports
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan government is reportedly considering a temporary ban on meat and poultry exports to stabilize local prices and ensure affordability for consumers, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. Officials from the Ministry of Production said the move is aimed at mitigating the impact of recent floods, which have severely affected the […]