DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nA training session on salt iodisation, control of industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFA) and regulation of loose edible oil was organised in Peshawar on Thursday under the auspices of Nutrition International for officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority.
\nSecretary Food Shah Mehmood attended the ceremony as chief guest, while Director General Food Authority Kashif Iqbal Jilani, food safety officers, academic experts, university professors and representatives of Nutrition International were also present.
\nAddressing the session, Mr Mehmood said prevention of diseases caused by unsafe and substandard food was a collective responsibility and required coordinated efforts by all stakeholders.
\nHe said effective control of industrially produced trans fats could only be achieved through collaboration among relevant departments, industry stakeholders and public awareness campaigns.
\nThe secretary said such training sessions would help improve food standards and ensure the provision of safe food to the public. He also appreciated the role of Nutrition International and stressed the need for joint efforts to build a healthier society.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Mr Jilani highlighted the importance of institutional coordination and effective monitoring for ensuring safe and quality food.
\nHe said healthy food formed the basis of a healthy society and warned that unsafe and substandard food not only harmed public health but also placed pressure on the healthcare and economic systems.
\nThe DG clarified that measures to control trans fatty acids were not intended to harm the ghee and edible oil industry but rather to make edible oil and ghee safer in collaboration with relevant institutions.
\nHe said the initiative aimed to protect citizens from heart disease and other serious health complications linked to trans fats.
\nMr Jilani urged government departments and stakeholders to collectively play their role in promoting healthier food practices and assured full cooperation from the Food Authority.
\nDuring the session, university professors and health experts also highlighted health risks associated with trans fats and discussed preventive measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DLP Report PESHAWAR A training session on salt iodisation, control of industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFA) and regulation of loose edible oil was organised in Peshawar on Thursday under the auspices of Nutrition International for officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority. Secretary Food Shah Mehmood attended the ceremony as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-547754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n