Punjab Food Authority Director General Mudassar Riaz Malik has appreciated the international-level facilities and standards offered by the College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM).

Upon his visit to COTHM, DG PFA was given a tour to COTHM’s all departments and teaching facilities by COTHM CEO Ahmad Shafiq who also briefed Malik about the different courses offered at COTHM.

The DG also visited live cooking and baking classes and interacted with the students. He appreciated their skills and expertise in cooking and hospitality management. He also gave students and young chefs useful tips regarding food safety and hygiene. He said, “You are the warriors of kitchen. Never compromise on quality and always try to provide the best and healthy food to the customer. No matter how much it costs but quality standards must be followed.”

He also made students aware of the usage of milk and asked them to always use pasteurized milk. Malik also briefed the students about the working of Punjab Food Authority and its multiple prospects.

Malik also visited Chocolate Academy and Diet Studio. At Chocolate Academy, its CEO, Zainab Shafiq briefed him about different courses and workshops offered at the academy for young children and adults.

“The food industry has much more potential to grow. PFA stands with those hotels, restaurants and food companies which are following food safety standards and always keep a check on quality control”, Malik said.

He further said that Punjab Food Authority will also make it necessary for hotels and restaurants that their staff and chefs must be aware of allergens and have complete knowledge about it. It will be made compulsory for the restaurants to make Food Safety Level 3 training compulsory for their chefs, he added.