Two-Day Capacity Building Training Conducted for AJK Food Authority
Date: 14-11-2025
Punjab Food Authority – Training School successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building
training session in Islamabad for the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Food Authority. A total of
65 officers and officials participated. The activity focused on enhancing
technical competencies in food safety systems, hygiene standards, inspection mechanisms,
and adulteration detection.
PFA Training Team
- Mr. Ali Ahmad Leghari – Assistant Director (Training)
- Dr. Aftab Qamar – Principal Officer, Multan Division
- Mr. Muhammad Samiullah Awan – Principal Officer, Rawalpindi Division
Honourable Guests from AJK Food Authority
- Mr. Sohail Azam – Secretary Food AJK
- Mr. Abdul Hameed Kiani – Director Food & Secretary, AJK Food Authority
Key Training Areas
1. Food Safety & Public Health
- Core food safety principles
- Hygiene requirements
- Standard layout and design of food establishments
2. Inspection Framework
- Inspection criteria and protocols
- Food hazard identification
- Temperature control and monitoring practices
3. HACCP Introduction
- Importance of HACCP in food safety
- Overview of the seven principles
- Understanding PRPs, OPRPs, and CCPs
4. Sanitation & Hygiene
- Difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection
- Sanitation rules for food premises
5. Food Standards
- Overview of Punjab Harmonised Standards
- Technical alignment across food authorities
6. Food Adulteration
- Common adulteration issues in food items
- PFA initiatives for milk safety improvement
7. Practical Demonstrations
- Milk testing
- Spices testing
- Oil quality testing
- Salt purity testing
- Hands-on practice for on-spot detection
Closing Note
A concluding Q&A session provided an opportunity to discuss operational
challenges and enhance future cooperation. The Secretary Food AJK and the Director Food &
Secretary AJK Food Authority appreciated the efforts of PFA trainers and acknowledged
Punjab Food Authority’s key role in advancing food safety capacity across the region.
