Punjab mills told to use local wheat, not old imports

Mills must lift only locally procured wheat for now, after quality concerns over older imported stocks held in government warehouses.

Punjab’s food safety and consumer protection department has stopped mills from lifting old imported wheat over quality concerns.

Mills have been told to lift only locally procured wheat until a final decision on the imported stock is shared.

Flour millers had earlier reported discoloured and shrivelled grains, insect infestation, and possible fungal growth.

The department previously said the wheat was within permissible limits while releases continued for months.

Stakeholders also want older locally procured wheat in Punjab checked for fitness for human use.

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