LAWS DEALING WITH FOOD SAFETY LAWS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Biological, Chemical and Physical contamination of foods is a terrible danger to emerging civilizations' health and economic progress. The abundant literature on0foodborne infections, particularly diarrhea in0children, exclusively illustrates the increased disease0burden associated with foodborne0illness in developing nations. The presence of several0pathogens in a variety of foods is prevalent in Pakistan. Precise0numbers for foodborne0infections in Pakistan0are difficult to come by due to a lack of monitoring, surveillance, and infection control. Aflatoxin contamination and mold proliferation are mostly caused by poor0processing and storage0of milk, cereal0grains, and nuts. Numerous studies show that a wide range of foods is contaminated with heavy0metals. The increasing population restricts the economic potential of individuals and states by encouraging traders and manufacturers to purposely degrade food0commodities provided for sale in order to maximize profit at the expense of quality0and safety. As a result, a recent trend0of food adulteration, notably milk adulteration, creates an urgent concern for the government. This analysis is a concentrated effort to shed light on the current food0safety situation in0Pakistan. Data from0local and relevant international research will be provided to paint a clear picture of food safety0in Pakistan. It is advocated that a comprehensive food0safety infrastructure be created, constructed, and implemented in order to provide a safer food supply.