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24 Packaged Water Units Face FSDA Notices in Karnataka 0

Key Update The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has issued notices to 24 packaged drinking water units and ordered two units to shut down after inspecting 45 establishments across the state. The inspections uncovered unhygienic conditions, regulatory violations, and cases of misbranding. Inspections Uncover Hygiene and Licensing Violations The department conducted the inspections

Ahead of Dasara & Diwali, Karnataka Inspects 186 Sweet Units, Issues 25 Notices 0

Key Update The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) inspected 186 sweet-manufacturing units over two days ahead of Dasara and Diwali. The department issued notices to 25 establishments over alleged hygiene and food storage violations. According to an official FSDA statement issued on Friday night, authorities conducted the inspections on October 15 and 16.

FSSAI Bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo Aafoetida Over Quality Violations 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found the products failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Hing Samples Fail FSSAI Standards FSSAI launched surveillance of major hing brands following a consumer complaint.

Expired Dairy, Coloured Sweets: What Rail Food Checks Found in Karnataka 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2026
Key Update A food safety inspection drive conducted at railway stations across Karnataka on Thursday uncovered several violations, including expired dairy products, suspected use of non-permitted colours, improper food storage and unhygienic food handling. 36 Stations, 112 Food Establishments Inspected Officials inspected 36 railway stations and 112 food establishments, including railway pantries, hotels and food
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Karnataka Issues Food Safety Advisory to Hotels, Dhabas and Eateries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 19, 2026
Key Update Karnataka has directed hotels, restaurants, dhabas and other food establishments to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices after inspections found expired food products and poor hygienic conditions, including at some star hotels. In an advisory issued on August 11, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department directed food business operators to follow strict
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Karnataka Eyes Ban on Junk Food Around Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 20, 2026
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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