Chairman of PFA and Public Accounts Committee visits Sahiwal Plant of FCEPL

Karachi, October 24, 2019: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), believes in winning trust through transparency. FCEPL invited Mr. Omer Tanvir Butt, Chairman Punjab Food Authority and Sayed Yawar Bukhari, Chairman Public Accounts Committee, for a visit to Sahiwal Plant.

The purpose of this visit was to maintain complete transparency and familiarize them with the entire process from grass to glass that ensures food quality and safety. From milk procurement procedures to milk quality checks and dairy farming safety standards, they were introduced to all of these practices that ensure a smooth running of FCEPL operations during the plant tour.

They first-hand witnessed the ways and practices of FCEPL while gaining plausible knowledge. From visiting milk collection centers to commercial dairy farm, the government officials were very pleased to see the standard operating procedures and quality controls measures being followed by FCEPL.

On this occasion, Syed Saud Ahmed Pasha, Director for Agriculture Business of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited stated, “Development of Pakistan’s dairy industry is inextricably linked to the providence of healthy and safe food to the consumers. FCEPL tirelessly works to offer the absolute best to our consumers and recognizes the importance of devising a framework for food safety with the government. Our aim has always been safe and better nutrition for Pakistan and that is what we continue to strive towards.”

From the FCEPL team, Saira Iftikhar¸ Government Relations was also in attendance who added, “FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited believes in providing healthy and safe food to all and our efforts are focused towards this goal. It was a pleasure having Omer Tanvir Butt and Sayed Yawar Bukhari visit the FCEPL Sahiwal Plant. This meeting also served as a great way to showcase our products, practices and highlight the many initiatives we are working on in hope to creating greater employment opportunity for the locals through direct hiring, distributors, milk collection and allied services.”

The plant visit was concluded with both the MPAs appreciated FCEPL’s commitment to milk safety and quality standards and also the revolutionary commitment of FCEPL for dairy development and contributions to the dairy sector.