Zubair Qureshi
Civil society and health professionals have urged Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and the Ministry of Science & Technology (S&T) to adopt a single, unified regulation to limit industrially produced trans-fats (iTFA) in all food categories.
The appeal was made by members of the Transform Pakistan campaign, spearheaded by Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) and supported by the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), Heartfile, and several other leading civil society organizations and health professionals.
“A single regulation is the most effective way to limit iTFA to no more than 2 percent of total fats in all foods to safeguard Pakistanis from the harmful effects of trans-fats,” said AfsharIqbal, Director of Communications & Advocacy at PYCA.
“This approach is recommended by the World Health Organization and closes loopholes that the food industry could otherwise exploit, ensuring consistent enforcement and protection.”
