Punjab Food Authority has been established under the provisions of the “The Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011” with an objective to protect the public health, to provide safe and standardized food to the whole of the Punjab. It is important to mention here that public health and food safety are fundamentally important in any civilized society and a great responsibility also lies on the State to ensure that the food sellers, retailers and manufacturers etc. prepare and sell food in clean, hygienic and sanitary conditions as per the notified standards.”