BFA Launches Province-Wide Crackdown on Unsafe Food Practices, Seals Illegal Water Plants in Quetta and Gwadar

Quetta, April 29, 2026: The Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) has stepped up enforcement actions in Quetta and Gwadar to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public, intensifying its drive against establishments involved in the sale of substandard and unregulated food products.
During a large-scale operation in Quetta, inspection teams sealed three illegal water filtration plants for the production and distribution of unregistered bottled water in the open market. Authorities also imposed fines on 20 food outlets for multiple violations, while 19 other establishments were issued improvement notices with strict instructions to comply with hygiene standards, ingredient quality requirements, and safe food handling procedures.
BFA teams carried out extensive inspections of restaurants, hotels, shops, and water filtration units across various parts of the city. The checks focused on sanitation conditions, food quality, and adherence to established safety regulations. Officials identified several violations, including poor hygiene practices, use of substandard materials, and failure to observe basic food safety protocols, leading to immediate enforcement action.
During the inspections, staff at various establishments were also instructed on maintaining personal hygiene, ensuring safe food preparation methods, and adopting proper storage practices to prevent contamination and negligence.
BFA Director General Habibullah Khan stated that the authority is taking all necessary measures to safeguard public health and will not tolerate any form of negligence or violation of food safety laws. He emphasized that strict action under a zero-tolerance policy will continue against individuals and businesses involved in the production or sale of unsafe or unregistered food items.
He further directed all food business operators to strictly adhere to food safety regulations, warning that non-compliance would result in stringent legal action.
The Director General also encouraged citizens to actively support the authority by reporting cases of substandard or unsafe food practices to ensure timely and effective intervention.