Food is the very basic need of human beings for their survival it is a source of energy for our daily chores, professional work, livelihood, health, body growth and decay all depend on the quality of food we consume daily. In developing countries such as Pakistan the provision of safe and healthy food has always remained a major challenge due to food safety and adulteration issues. Unhealthy and unhygienic intake of food is hazardous to the human body, which creates a burden on the already stretched healthcare system. Life expectancy is also low in the country due to unsafe and adulterated food items in the market.

In such circumstances, a regulatory body such as the KP Food Safety & Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) was the need of the hour, to bring forth much-needed reforms in the food sector. In the last few years, the Authority has made a very good reputation by leaving a positive impact in terms of improving the premises, personal and food hygiene of food businesses in the province. This reflection of Authority’s hard work on the ground is even commended by the business community.