KP Food Authority Busts Unit Producing Fake and Hazardous Tea Leaves in Peshawar, 2,300 Kg Substandard Tea Seized

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority continues its crackdown against adulteration across the province, seizing 2,300 kilograms of substandard tea leaves during a major operation in Peshawar. The factory, located on Phando Road, was sealed, and machinery was taken into government custody.

According to the Food Authority spokesperson, the raid was carried out by the Town-1 Food Safety team under the supervision of Director Operations Akhtar Nawaz. During the inspection, the safety team recovered not only substandard and adulterated tea but also 1,000 kilograms of animal feed, 500 kilograms of sawdust, 100 kilograms of coloring agents, 20 kilograms of harmful chemicals, and 700 kilograms of used tea leaves, all of which were to be used in the tea. These materials pose severe health risks to consumers.

The spokesperson further extended that factory’s machinery was taken into government custody and further legal action was initiated against the factory owners as per food safety act.

Commending the Food Safety team for their swift action, KP Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting public health. “Strict action will continue against those jeopardizing the health of our citizens,” the minister said. He instructed officials to intensify operations against adulteration mafias and ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food products to the public.
Toru also urged the public to cooperate with the Food Safety Authority by reporting such illegal activities. “Together, we can eliminate these harmful practices and safeguard the health of our society,” he stated.