AreaPakistan

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityEdible oils

Date01/09/2019

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentFood safety

DescriptionDeclared a large number of fluid and solid edible oil brands sold in Punjab state as unsafe for human consumption and consequently banned their production and distribution.

NotesPAKISTAN – food safety: Pakistan\'s Punjab Food Authority declared a large number of fluid and solid edible oil brands sold in the state as unsafe for human consumption, removed them from the market and banned their production and distribution until all applicable food standards are met.