Bengaluru, after 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy', the Karnataka government has now banned the use of artificial colors in the preparation of kebabs (veg and non-veg) across the state, claiming that it adversely affects public health .
In case of violation of Rule 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, you can file a case in court which may result in imprisonment ranging from seven years to life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh. , according to an official order. Monday.
According to the Department of Food Quality and Safety, the quality of kebabs sold across the state is "poor" due to the addition of artificial colours, which can have a serious impact on the health of the public.
Following media reports, samples of kebabs sold across the state were collected and analyzed in state laboratories.
In an official order dated June 21, the department stated that of the 39 samples collected and tested in laboratories, eight were found to be unsafe due to the use of artificial dyes (sunset yellow was found in seven samples, while sunset yellow and carmoisine were found ). in another sample).
Citing the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, he said the use of artificial colors is not safe and therefore such colors should not be used as they can seriously affect the health of the consumer.
The use of artificial colors in the preparation of kebabs is not permitted under Rule 16 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Food Additives Standards) Regulations, 2011, the order added.
In March, the state government banned the use of artificial colors in 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy' in the state because their use causes adverse effects on public health, especially on children.
The decision was taken by the food quality and safety department after samples of 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy' collected and analyzed in laboratories showed the presence of dangerous artificial colors.
In case of violation of Rule 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, you can file a case in court which may result in imprisonment ranging from seven years to life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh. , according to an official order. Monday.
According to the Department of Food Quality and Safety, the quality of kebabs sold across the state is "poor" due to the addition of artificial colours, which can have a serious impact on the health of the public.
Following media reports, samples of kebabs sold across the state were collected and analyzed in state laboratories.
In an official order dated June 21, the department stated that of the 39 samples collected and tested in laboratories, eight were found to be unsafe due to the use of artificial dyes (sunset yellow was found in seven samples, while sunset yellow and carmoisine were found ). in another sample).
Citing the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, he said the use of artificial colors is not safe and therefore such colors should not be used as they can seriously affect the health of the consumer.
The use of artificial colors in the preparation of kebabs is not permitted under Rule 16 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Food Additives Standards) Regulations, 2011, the order added.
In March, the state government banned the use of artificial colors in 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy' in the state because their use causes adverse effects on public health, especially on children.
The decision was taken by the food quality and safety department after samples of 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy' collected and analyzed in laboratories showed the presence of dangerous artificial colors.
