Karachi, June 01, 2023 (PPI-OT): As per directives of Director General, PSQCA, Conformity Assessment (South), PSQCA team cracked down against Illegal / Sub-Standards and Non-License Products were seized and deshelf at the spot. The crackdown launched by Conformity Assessment, PSQCA Karachi Zone against illegal production at various Markets of Karachi. PSQCA team collected 32 samples of Illegal products of mandatory items of different brands of Pickle of Rennee Brand, Synthetic Vinegar of Rennee Brand, Biscuit of Jam Delight Brand, Biscuit of Checker Cookies Brand, Biscuit of Choco Delight Brand, Biscuit of Zeera Brand, Biscuit of Jam Delight Brand, Biscuit of Jam Delight Brand, Biscuit of Chocolate Delight Brand, Biscuit of Bisconni Chocolato Delight Brand, Biscuit of Bisconni Zeera Brand, Wafers of Daffy Strawberry Brand, Wafers of Daffy Chocolate Brand, Soap of Goat Milk Soap Brand, Soap of Faiza Beauty Brand, Soap of Paradise Brand, Pasteurized Milk of Omega Full Cream Milk Brand, Pasteurized Milk of Omega Cow Milk Brand, Iodized Salt of Rite Salt (low Sodium) Brand, Iodized Salt of without Brand name, Honey of Hijazi Brand, Honey of Raheeq Brand, Honey of Big Buy Brand, Fruit Drinks of Refreshment Brand, Turmeric Powder of Big Buy Brand, Red Chilli Powder of Big Buy Brand, Turmeric Powder of Food Leys Brand, Red Chilli Powder of Food Leys Brand, Turmeric Powder of Quality Brand, Red Chilli Powder of Quality Brand, Turmeric Powder of Chase Brand and Red Chilli Powder of Chase Brand were removed from shelves and seized as per the PSQCA Act-VI of 1996. Notices were issued to the Manufacturers for compliance. All Stocks of Non Conformed, Non-License Illegal Products were de-shelved and amp; seized. Further actions will also be initiated as per law.

The Director General, PSQCA has said that strict measures will be taken against the manufacturers of illegal products and substandard items will not be tolerated in the market under the orders of the Federal Government. No pressure will be accepted in this regard. He urged the officers to work honestly and commended them.

For more information, contact:

Media Adviser, PSQCA

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)

Government of Pakistan

(Ministry of Science and Technology)

Cell No. 0333-2266957

Tel: (92-21) 99206546

Fax: (92-21) 99203919

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.psqca.com.pk