Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain has taken note of media reports about the food safety violations by catering companies in Makkah.

In a statement on Wednesday, the minister lauded the monitoring team of Pakistan Hajj mission for its efforts to find food agreement violations during the surprise visits.

He emphasized the importance of continuous surveillance during food preparation and round-the-clock monitoring of kitchens to ensure the timely and uninterrupted supply of hygienic food to the pilgrims.

The minister also stressed the need for rechecking the quality and quantity of food upon arrival at residential buildings and hotels of pilgrims.