Karnataka expands food safety inspections, launches QR code for public complaints

Karnataka's Minister U T Khader launched a QR code system on Monday to report food and drug safety violations, expanding inspections to hostels, educational institutions, railway canteens, flight catering services, and other establishments. Khader felicitated Food Safety and Drug Administration Commissioner Srinivas K for their recent statewide inspections and emphasized the government's commitment to improving food safety standards.

The department has formed 30 teams to conduct inspections across various establishments, issuing notices and sealing serious violations. Khader urged consumers to use the QR code to report concerns directly to the department, emphasizing the importance of food safety awareness. He warned private and government hostels, educational institutions, and PG centers against compromising on food and safety standards, threatening strict action for violations.

Khader also called on celebrities to refrain from endorsing harmful tobacco products, urging them to witness the suffering of patients and their families before promoting such items.