Nutrition International has gifted a CDR food lab machine to the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), promising faster and more accurate food inspections in the federal capital. Talking to APP, IFA Deputy Director Operations Tahira Saddique said that this high-tech equipment would allow the authority to check the quality of cooking oil and milk more effectively, ensuring safer food for the city's residents.
She further said that with the help of this machine, the IFA would overcome the big issue of rancid oil in the city and the department would be able to test oil on the spot through this mobile machine. Nutrition International, a global organisation focused on improving nutrition, donated during a ceremony in Islamabad. The National Manager for Nutrition International, Zameer Haider, Director of Food Irfan Nawaz Memon along with key officials from the Food Authority were present on the occasion.
Tahira said that the new CDR Food Lab machine was a significant upgrade for the authority's inspection process. It would allow for rapid testing of food products, helping the authority maintain strict quality standards. The machine's precision in testing cooking oil and milk could help prevent substandard products from reaching the market, contributing to public health and safety, she added.
She said that Nutrition International was not just donating the equipment but they were also providing expert training for the food authority's staff. This support would ensure that the team could operate the new technology efficiently and make the most of its capabilities. By sharing their expertise, the organization aimed to build a more robust food safety system in Islamabad.
On the occasion, Director Food Irfan Nawaz Memon expressed his gratitude to Nutrition International for the generous donation and their commitment to food safety. He highlighted the importance of this partnership in improving food quality in the city. The new equipment and training would enable the food authority to carry out inspections more quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 27th, 2024.
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