Karnataka food safety department issues 12-point advisory to hotels, restaurants amid crackdown
Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration has issued a detailed 12-point advisory to hotels, restaurants and catering services, directing strict compliance with hygiene and food safety norms amid intensified inspections across the state.
The Karnataka food safety department has issued a 12-point advisory to hotels, restaurants, catering services and other food businesses, urging them to adhere strictly to food safety and hygiene norms under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2011 and FSSAI rules. The advisory, issued on August 11, outlines guidelines on various aspects such as food premises cleanliness, food handlers' hygiene, storage, transportation, waste management, and pest control.
It emphasizes the use of good quality raw materials, proper labeling, separate utensils for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and regular health check-ups for food handlers. Non-compliance could result in legal action, including closure and penalties.
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