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The University of Sargodha has made history by establishing Pakistan’s first-ever Safe Dairy Institute, with the declaration made by Madam Salma Butt, Provincial Minister for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Punjab, during a ceremony held at the university. 
Addressing the ceremony, Madam Salma Butt termed the initiative a significant step towards promoting food safety and public health, emphasizing that access to safe food is the right of every citizen. Member National Assembly Irum Hamid Hameed, Member Provincial Assembly Mian Ikram Ul Haq, Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Sargodha, attended the event along with deans, directors, faculty members and other university officials. He announced that only safe dairy products would be consumed in all university cafeterias, canteens and food outlets to safeguard the health of students, faculty and staff.
The event was organized by Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, UoS in collaboration with the Pakistan Dairy Association. The event brought together government representatives, academia, food safety experts and dairy industry stakeholders to highlight the importance of safe milk and dairy consumption.
Dr. Shahzad Amin, CEO of the Pakistan Dairy Association, highlighted the importance of safe dairy practices in addressing Pakistan's growing nutritional challenges. He emphasized that access to safe and quality milk is essential for public health, particularly for children and women. He appreciated the University of Sargodha for taking the pioneering initiative and urged other universities across the country to follow its example by promoting safe dairy consumption and strengthening food safety awareness.
Prof. Dr. Mian Anjum Murtaza, Director, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, reaffirmed the university's commitment to promoting food safety practices and ensuring a healthier campus environment.
The initiative marks an important milestone in strengthening the university's role in promoting public health, nutritional awareness and responsible food safety practices, while setting an example for other higher education institutions across Pakistan.