Food Manifest 





Key Update The Karnataka HC has directed the Central Government to revise the current food safety framework and categorise food business operators into small, medium, and large establishments. Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that such classification would help set hygiene and operational standards proportionate to the size and nature of each business. The court noted that
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Learn about the ban by karnataka government fr using artificial colours.
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Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic
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Report In a major public health alert, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka found 95 out of 255 bottled water samples unsafe and 88 substandard during inspections held in February and March. These tests were part of a statewide drive, during which officials collected 296 bottled water samples. Authorities are still analyzing
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Key Update The Karnataka government is preparing to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to encourage healthier eating habits among children. The proposed restrictions will target foods such as burgers, pizzas, and other unhealthy products commonly sold to schoolchildren. Speaking in Mangaluru, Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said the
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Report The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
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