𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥

[Lahore] – Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) joined forces with Nutrition International (NI) to conduct a capacity-building visit to Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in Lahore. The visit aimed to empower and equip the newly appointed field officers and lab technologists of BFA with invaluable knowledge and skills related to food safety and regulation.
Over the course of five days, the participants embarked on an immersive journey at the Punjab Food Authority, where they engaged in a comprehensive program designed to enhance their understanding through a combination of lectures, lab sessions, and field visits alongside the experienced lab analysts and food safety teams of PFA.
During the lectures, they were educated on the significance of regulations and the pivotal role played by PFA in ensuring food safety. The participants witnessed firsthand the meticulous process of collecting samples using the FSO code and were also enlightened about the decoding procedure by the lab analysts. Furthermore, they were acquainted with various aspects of lab analysis, including the examination of water, juices, and other food products.
The visit also featured accompanying inspection teams to local Food Business Operators (FBOs), enabling the participants to gain valuable insights into compliance and inspection processes. This hands-on experience further enriched their understanding of the practical application of food safety standards.
In the final two days of the program, the participants attended lectures that covered vital topics such as labeling, food safety culture, licensing, registration, and legal proceedings. These sessions helped the individuals develop a holistic understanding of the regulatory framework and legal aspects surrounding food safety.
The program concluded on a high note with the distribution of certificates to the participants of the exposure visit from Balochistan Food Authority. These certificates symbolize the recognition of their unwavering commitment to upholding and promoting food safety standards in their respective roles.
By collaborating with NI and organizing this enriching capacity-building visit, Balochistan Food Authority has taken a proactive approach to empower its field officers and lab technologists, ensuring that they are well-equipped and knowledgeable in safeguarding the food supply chain within the province.