Sale of unhygienic items peaks as only 14 food inspectors active across Karachi
Administration is reportedly helpless in the matter
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sprawling city of two crore residents, the commercial hub has only 14 food inspectors to keep a check on sale of sub-standard food products, reported Saturday.
Reportedly, administration is helpless in the matter as there are areas that officials cannot visit in absence of police.
Areas that have industries allegedly producing sub-standard products where it is not possible for inspectors to go without security include Lyari, Nanak Wara, Bohrapir, New Neham Road and West district.
Researcher at Institute of Environment Studies, Amir Alamgir said that the government needs to take notice of the issue and show seriousness in the matter.
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Alamgir talks with Dunya News
Food and Quality Control Department has insufficient number of employees to take care of the big city.
Senior Director Mukhtar Hussain said that areas that inspectors could not be sent to areas that are under threat.
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Senior official of the department while conversing with the news outlet
Reportedly, the department was written several times in the past but nothing has been done in this regard. Sindh Food Authority’s early establishment may solve the issue, according to the experts.
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