ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to align its food safety standards with international regulations to improve access to European markets, though coordination gaps remain between the federal and provincial authorities.

The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to enhance cooperation on food safety, certification and technical regulations.

The decision was taken during a recent meeting of the PSQCA board of directors. Officials said the move aims to harmonise Pakistan’s food safety framework with international........

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