Protecting Health,
Enabling Trade,
Driving Innovation
Driven by Science
Safeguarding food, medicines, and agricultural inputs to build a healthier, stronger and more prosperous Punjab.
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Our Mandate
Regulatory Domains
PAFDA operates across three key areas to ensure public health and safety throughout Punjab.
AGRICULTURE TESTING LAB
ATL provides reliable testing of inputs, ensures the safety of produce, & facilitates agricultural trade through adherence to international standards.
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- Pesticides
- Fertilizer
- Water
- GMO
- Plant pathogen
FOOD TESTING LAB
FTL conducts comprehensive food safety tests, including microbiological analysis, chemical composition, and adulterant detection, to ensure the quality and safety of food products.
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- Milk and Dairy Products
- Fats and Oils
- Soft Drinks, Beverages & Water
- Spices, Herbs and Condiments
- Cereal, Pulses and Cereal Products
DRUG TESTING LAB
DTL conducts rigorous drug testing, including potency testing, dissolution testing, and purity analysis, to ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.
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- Medicines
- Vaccines & biologics
- Cosmetics
- Medical devices
- Herbal Products
Committed to Public Health & Safety
Tailored resources for every stakeholder in the safety ecosystem.
Citizens
Empowering to make safer choices for family.
Verification of Quality & Safety Regulations
Stay ahead of hygiene warnings.
Consumer Guidance
Learn best practices and know your rights.
Research-Based Problem Solving
Innovative solutions for a better future.
Business
Empowering to make safer choices for family.
Empowering Businesses for Exports
Stay ahead of hygiene warnings.
Testing Counterfeits Products
Learn best practices and know your rights.
Compliance to Regulatory Standards
Innovative solutions for a better future.
Regulators
Empowering to make safer choices for family.
Centralized Regulatory Oversight
Strengthening regulatory oversight through science
Evidence-Based Enforcement
Enabling smarter, faster, and unified regulation
Transparency & Public Trust
Enhancing compliance through centralized oversight
A NEW ERA OF SCIENCE
Setting benchmark of excellence in Agriculture, Food & Drug Testing and Conformance
PAFDA Success Stories
PAFDA's regulatory programs strengthen public health, food safety, and agricultural quality across Punjab through science-driven oversight.
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Laboratory Partnerships
Laboratory Information Management System
PAFDA News
Stay informed with regulatory updates, laboratory developments, public notices, and institutional milestones.
Through scientific evaluation and regulatory oversight, PAFDA ensures quality assurance and safety across critical consumer sectors.
Get In Touch
Contact PAFDA
Have questions about testing, or want to report a violation? Our team is here to assist you.
Head Office
Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA), Punjab Science Enclave,
Multan Road, Lahore-53700, Pakistan
Helpline
+92-42-99233616
info@pafda.gop.pk
Apply for Commercial Service
Submit samples for commercial testing in food, drugs, and agriculture.
Apply for Consumer Testing
Submit samples for laboratory analysis to check with applicable standards.
Report a Violation of Quality & Safety
Report food, drug, and agricultural fraud for public safety.
File a Complaint about PAFDA
Report substandard food, counterfeit drugs, or agricultural fraud.