Islamabad:
After the restrictions imposed by the European Union on the import of Pakistani rice, the government decided to establish the National Food Security, Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Authority. What is to improve the quality of
In this regard, the federal cabinet was told that 72 shipments of rice have been canceled by European countries in 2024 due to non-standard.
It should be remembered that a few days ago, Food Minister Rana Tanveer had also warned rice exporters to improve the quality of rice and warned that if this trend continues, there may be a ban from the European Union.
It should be noted that in the past Russia has also imposed a ban on the import of Pakistani rice, which took a long time to be lifted.
Noting that the organisation’s outdated structure is unable to cope with new challenges, the inquiry recommended the creation of a new independent body with global standards, leading to the establishment of a National Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Authority. has been decided.
The authority will enable access to global agricultural markets, while also being responsible for maintaining quality in the supply chain.
The Cabinet was informed that such a draft was also presented in the National Assembly in 2017, but this bill could not be passed. Asked for approval.
The Prime Minister approved the submission of the draft bill to the federal cabinet, the cabinet considered the draft on December 30, 2024, and gave in-principle approval to the draft.
