PFA busts illegal animal fat oil extraction unit, case registered

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jun, 2026) The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Sunday unearthed another illegal operation involving the extraction of oil from animal fat and offal during a raid conducted in the suburban area of Jagoki Pul, here on Sunday.

PFA Director General Syed Musa Raza told media that enforcement teams carried out the operation after receiving intelligence reports about the unlawful activity. During the raid, authorities seized two processing pans, 104 empty tins, five drums, a pump, a generator and two shovels being used for the preparation and extraction of oil from animal fat.

The DG PFA said the suspects were allegedly preparing to extract oil from animal fat and animal waste products when the operation was conducted. A case has been registered against those involved and further legal proceedings have been initiated.

DG Syed Musa Raza said that the operators failed to provide mandatory documentation showing that the extracted oil was being supplied to any registered biodiesel company. He added that no agreement or contractual record with any soap manufacturing unit was produced during the inspection.

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He added the suspects were unable to present essential traceability records and other legally required documents regarding the procurement, processing and intended use of the material, raising serious concerns about the nature of the operation.

The DG emphasized that strict monitoring and enforcement measures were being undertaken to curb food fraud and prevent the misuse of animal by-products in the food supply chain. He said intelligence-based operations across the province were being further accelerated to identify and eliminate illegal businesses involved in adulteration and food fraud.

Syed Musa Raza said that the provision of safe and quality food was the fundamental right of every citizen and that the Punjab Food Authority was utilizing all available resources to safeguard public health. He warned that strict action would continue against individuals and groups found involved in activities that pose risks to consumer health or violate food safety regulations, adding that no compromise would be made on food quality and public safety.