Karachi: Under the steadfast directives of Ms. Ismat Gul Khattak, Director General, Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), the team of PSQCA cracked down against Illegal stock of Non-License Products of Forvil Cosmetic Products.

The operation was prompted by complaints received by the Economic Journalist Forum, highlighting concerns about the quality of Forvil Cosmetics Products in the market. The Team was headship by Mr. Mehmood Hussain Soomro,

Asstt. Director/Incharge (CAH), PSQCA-Hyderabad. The crackdown launched on directions of Director, Conformity Assessment (CAK), PSQCA-Karachi against illegal stockists/distributors/traders.

The Inspectors of the Authority targeted and investigated 02 different stockists, distributors, and traders, seizing substantial quantities of Forvil products in which 1: M/s. Al-Haram Traders, Old Fateh Mill, Tando Yousuf, Hyderabad, and found substantial stock of un-license Bio Amla Shampoo in different mili liters and seized at the spot. During the crackdown 2: M/s. MS Traders, Shahid Gadi, Real Marketing, Plot # A-53, SITE Area, Hyderabad, found that they stop their business with Forvil Cosmetic Products and they also undertake that they have not any kind of Forvil Cosmetic Products stocks at their premises.

The above M/s. Al-Haram Traders stockist/distributor/trader was involved in illegal stock and sale of mandatory items, without having CM License from PSQCA and therefore, these were seized as per PSQCA Act VI of 1996. Notice was also issued to the Manufacturer and stockist for compliance.

All Stocks of Non-License and Illegal products were seized. Further actions will also be initiated as per law. The Assistant Director/Incharge, PSQCA-Hyderabad emphasized the authority’s relentless pursuit of adherence to established standards. He stated, “Our aim is to guarantee the safety and satisfaction of consumers by eradicating substandard products from the market”.

The Director General, PSQCA has said that strict measures will be taken against the makers of illegal products and substandard items will not be tolerated in the market under the orders of the Federal Government. No pressure will be accepted in this regard. He urged the officers to work honestly and commended them.