QUETTA: The Balochistan Food Authority has successfully wrapped up its special campaign aimed at eliminating the sale of bad meat in the province.
On the final day of inspections, BFA teams carried out a detailed examination of 24 meat shops in Satellite Town and A-One City.
During the inspection, teams thoroughly checked cleanliness, storage facilities, and overall meat quality.
Due to poor hygiene conditions, unsafe display practices, and hanging meat outside shop premises, action was taken against 17 beef, mutton, and poultry outlets.
A total of 11 beef and mutton shop owners, along with 2 poultry shop owners, were fined for violations of hygiene and food safety regulations, while 5 shops were issued improvement notices and given time to rectify minor shortcomings.
Additionally, challans were imposed on 4 butchers found selling meat without a proper food business license.
The primary objective of the campaign was to ensure compliance with SOPs regarding meat quality and sanitation standards.
The inspection teams also guided butchers on BFA rules, food safety measures, and essential hygiene practices.
The Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) is the provincial regulatory body responsible for safeguarding public health by enforcing food safety and hygiene standards throughout Balochistan.
Established to streamline food-regulation mechanisms, the BFA oversees licensing, inspection, and monitoring of food-businesses.
It conducts regular surveillance of meat shops, milk dairies, restaurants, and food processing facilities to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant laws.
The Authority takes prompt enforcement actions—such as fines, closures, and improvement orders—against outlets found violating hygiene, storage, or licensing requirements.
Through awareness campaigns and stakeholder training, the BFA also promotes food-safety culture among consumers and industry players.
Its mission is to reduce food-borne illnesses, strengthen public confidence, and enhance the overall standard of food supplies across the province.
