KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority (SFA), taking notice of the complaints of selling tea mixed with chemical milk at tea shops, has launched a large-scale inspection of milk and tea shops.
According to SFA information on Saturday, in the first phase, milk and tea leaf samples were collected from more than 100 shops across the city. These inspections were conducted under the supervision of Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar Hussain.
The samples obtained from the shops were sent to the laboratory of Karachi University. These samples will be biologically tested to find out the facts.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar Hussain said that Ramazan is approaching and they would ensure the sale of pure milk and tea free from adulteration in Ramazan. Samples of milk and tea leaves were obtained from major shops in the city.
Agha further said that sale of adulterated food items would not be allowed, adding strict action would be taken against those who sell adulterated food items as per law.