Karnataka: State-wide food safety drive targets sweet outlets ahead of festive season
125 samples collected, notices issued to 10 units
Bangalore, Karnataka is launching a comprehensive food safety campaign targeted at sweet outlets prior to the festive season. Food Safety Officers inspected 80 manufacturing and retail establishments in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and associated regulations. The drive, commencing on Thursday, aimed to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
During the inspections, 125 food samples were collected from various units. The samples have been sent to government laboratories for rigorous testing to verify quality compliance and adherence to food safety protocols. The investigation uncovered unsanitary conditions at multiple sites, with food handlers lacking necessary medical fitness certificates and several operators operating without valid licences or registrations from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Following the findings, the department issued statutory notices to 10 sweet manufacturing units and food business operators. Legal action will be pursued against any violators in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Authorities emphasized that ongoing inspections of sweet outlets will be conducted to maintain stringent food safety and quality standards.
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