LAHORE:The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has uncovered a large-scale food fraud operation by raiding a spices manufacturing unit involved in producing counterfeit spices under the name of a renowned brand in Lahore.
Director General Punjab Food Authority, Mansoor Ahmed, led a surprise raid on Ravi Link Road, where the illegal unit was found manufacturing and packing substandard and fake spices.
During the operation, the PFA team seized a huge quantity of adulterated and unhygienic food items.
According to a spokesperson of the authority, 3,000 kilograms of substandard loose spices and 1,500 kilograms of packed spices ready for supply were confiscated from the premises.
In addition to the spices, the authority also recovered 400 kilograms of counterfeit packing material, 10 packing reels bearing the logo of a well-known brand, 2 packing machines, fake rubber stamps, wax guns, and a large number of packing cartons.
DG Food Authority Mansoor Ahmed said that the unit was involved in packing fake Karahi Masala, Biryani Masala, Achar Gosht Masala, and Pulao Masala using the packaging of a reputable brand to deceive consumers.