KP Food Safety Authority Cracks Down on Adulterated Milk and Expired Beverages in Kohat and Hangu

Independent Report

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, January 24, 2026:

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) conducted major operations in Kohat and Hangu, seizing thousands of liters of substandard and expired food items and taking strict action against violators.

In Hangu, Food Safety Teams recovered over 6,000 liters of expired cold drinks from a local shop, which was immediately sealed. Additionally, 50 liters of adulterated milk were confiscated and destroyed. In Kohat, inspections in Kohat Bazaar led to the seizure of more than 2,000 liters of substandard milk, and the shop owner was arrested on the spot. Heavy fines were imposed on multiple businesses for violating food safety and hygiene regulations, with further legal proceedings underway.

Director General KPFS&HFA, Kashif Iqbal Jilani, praised the teams for their prompt and effective action. He urged citizens to report cases of adulteration or unsafe food practices to the Authority to ensure timely intervention. Jilani reaffirmed the Authority’s mission to completely eliminate adulterated and substandard food from the province, stressing that public health remains the top priority.