Food Authority Holds Training Session On Vitamin A, D Fortification Of Edible Oil
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 10th Sep, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority organized a one-day training session for edible oil and ghee mill owners on fortifying edible oil with vitamins A and D.
Training Session Focuses On:
- Edible oil standards
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Food safety protocols
- Fortification practices
Experts Emphasize:
The importance of adding appropriate levels of vitamins A and D to edible oil to address nutritional deficiencies.
Dr. Yasir Durrani, Associate Professor at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, noted that fortification could play a significant role in combating vitamin A and D deficiencies.
Participants Gain Practical Insights:
They received hands-on guidance on quality assurance, quality control, and food safety measures to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality, and nutritious edible oil in the market.
Industry Representatives Share Suggestions:
They proposed strategies to enhance the fortification process and overcome sectoral challenges, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between industry and authorities.
Director General of KP Food Safety and Halal Food Authority:
Kashif Iqbal Jilani emphasized the shared responsibility of government, institutions, industry, and stakeholders in providing safe, quality, and healthy food to the public. He acknowledged the importance of edible oil as a staple in daily diets, making its quality, safety, and nutritional value paramount.
He welcomed participant recommendations and pledged to implement a coordinated strategy to improve fortification effectiveness while addressing industry difficulties.
