Pakistan: FAIRS Country Report

This report outlines regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports into Pakistan. Compared to the previous report released in 2018, FAS Islamabad revised sections I, and V. Effective July 1, 2019, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) implemented new labeling and Halal food requirements for all consumer food and beverage imported products. The Import Policy Order issued by the Ministry of Commerce governs Pakistan’s imports. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority is the national standardization body. The federal government regulates Pakistan’s food imports, and the provincial governments regulate food safety standards. Pakistan food laws cover 104 food items falling into nine broad categories. In situations where a product is not covered by existing regulations in Pakistan, officials generally adopt Codex guidelines.

Pakistan: FAIRS Country Report