Karnataka Food Safety Wing Penalizes Sweet Units for Violations

The Karnataka Food Safety Wing conducted a two-day inspection of sweet manufacturing units and sales outlets on October 15 and 16 ahead of the festive season. Officials issued notices to 25 establishments for violations including unhygienic storage, lack of medical fitness certificates for handlers, and improper labelling. Two operators in Kolar district were fined a total of ₹7,000 for these infractions.

During the second day of the drive, authorities inspected 90 units and collected 145 food samples for laboratory analysis. Establishments facing scrutiny include various outlets in Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Mysuru Rural. The inspections aimed to ensure compliance with food safety and standards across the state.

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