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Punjab Food Authority food business licence
All food business operators (restaurants, shops, manufacturers, caterers, marriage halls) must obtain a PFA licence before operating. Applications are made online or at one-window facilities; after verification the fee is paid and the licence is issued for one year.
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- Department
- Punjab Food Authority (PFA)
- Fee
- Depends on business category/scale (see PFA licence category calculator)
- Processing time
- Licence issued within about one week of fee payment
- App
- Dastak Citizen App (catalogue listing; confirm current in-app availability for your area)
Who can apply
- Any food business operator in Punjab
How to apply
- Apply online via the PFA portal or at the one-window facility
- PFA team verifies the premises
- Receive SMS with fee amount; pay at Allied Bank or Easypaisa
- Receive licence by courier or download from FBO profile
- For a Dastak doorstep option, confirm current availability and instructions in the Dastak Citizen App.
Documents needed
- CNIC
- Business premises details
- Medical certificates of food handlers (as required)
Official source
- Website: pfa.gop.pk
- Source: pfa.gop.pk
Government sourceGovernment sourceVerified 2026-10-08Always confirm fees, eligibility and deadlines with the official department before you apply.
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