{"id":95841,"date":"2024-12-27T09:19:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T09:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=95841"},"modified":"2024-12-27T09:19:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T09:19:33","slug":"drap-to-be-replaced-by-pakistan-food-and-drug-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2024\/95841\/","title":{"rendered":"Drap to be replaced by Pakistan Food and Drug Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- ISLAMABAD: The federal health authorities are moving forward with efforts to create a Pakistan Food and Drug Authority (FDA), a unified regulatory entity inspired by global models,\u00a0<em>The News\u00a0<\/em>reported citing officials on Friday. This new authority is set to replace the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) and will be responsible for overseeing the regulation of food, pesticides, and cosmetics. Its establishment is aimed at enhancing public health, and fostering growth in exports while aligning with international standards. A second review meeting on the creation of the authority was held at Drap, chaired by the Prime Minister\u2019s Coordinator for Health, Dr Mukhtar Bharath. Senior officials, including DRAP CEO Asim Rauf and other stakeholders, participated in the discussion. During the meeting, Dr Bharath highlighted the urgent need for a centralised FDA to unify standards and address challenges posed by fragmented regulations. Currently, food regulation is managed by provincial governments with varying standards, while pesticides fall under the Ministry of Food. This division has led to regulatory gaps, allowing harmful chemicals in pesticides to enter the food chain, and causing chronic health issues. The new authority would consolidate oversight of food, pesticides, and cosmetics to ensure they meet global quality and safety standards. This initiative is vital for protecting public health and addressing risks posed by unchecked chemicals in consumables and cosmetic products.\u00a0 Dr Bharath informed the participants that the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with DRAP, the Ministry of Food, provincial governments, and other stakeholders, is finalising recommendations for the proposed authority. A formal concept note outlining the framework and objectives of the Pakistan FDA will be presented to the prime minister in the coming weeks for approval. One key objective of the Pakistan FDA is to facilitate exports by ensuring products meet stringent international market requirements. \u201cMany countries require central certification by a credible regulatory body. This centralised authority will enhance Pakistan\u2019s export potential for food and related products,\u201d Dr. Bharath said. He further emphasised the authority\u2019s role in improving the quality of local food, agricultural products, and consumer goods to meet international benchmarks. \u201cThis step aligns with the prime minister\u2019s vision of increasing exports while ensuring the safety and quality of domestically consumed products,\u201d he said. The initiative aims to unify regulatory controls currently divided among multiple entities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to quality and safety standards. By regulating pesticides as chemicals with potential health risks rather than solely as agricultural products, the authority will address significant gaps in the existing system. The health ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the successful establishment of the Pakistan FDA. This initiative is expected to have far-reaching impacts on public health and the country\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- ISLAMABAD: The federal health authorities are moving forward with efforts to create a Pakistan Food and Drug Authority (FDA), a unified regulatory entity inspired by global models,\u00a0The News\u00a0reported citing officials on Friday. 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