New Delhi:

The Karnataka authorities on Monday prohibited the usage of synthetic colouring brokers within the preparation of vegetarian, rooster and fish kebabs within the state, saying it may well have a critical affect on the well being of the general public.

Asserting the choice on X (previously Twitter), state’s well being minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated that the meals distributors violating the rule shall be handled “critical motion” together with seven years of jail time and a positive of as much as Rs 10 lakhs.

“Synthetic colours are dangerous to the physique and may trigger hostile well being results,” he stated.

Contemplating the protection of our residents, Karnataka Authorities has banned the utilization of synthetic colours in Veg, Hen and Fish Kebabs.

Not too long ago, 39 samples of Kebabs have been subjected to assessments within the laboratory and eight variants of kebabs have been discovered to have dangerous synthetic colours… pic.twitter.com/0N1EmVNQCM

— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) June 24, 2024

Karnataka’s Meals Security and Requirements Division had obtained numerous complaints that eateries throughout the state have been utilizing synthetic colors in kebabs. The division then examined 39 samples of kebabs within the laboratories and located that as many as eight have been unsafe because of the utilization of synthetic color.

Sundown Yellow was present in seven samples whereas Sundown Yellow and Carmoisine have been present in one other pattern.

The usage of any synthetic colors within the preparation of kebabs will not be permitted beneath rule 16 of the Meals Security and Requirements (Meals Merchandise Requirements and Meals Components) Laws, 2011. 

Earlier in March, the state authorities prohibited the utilization of synthetic colors in ‘Gobi Manchurian’ and ‘Cotton Sweet’ as their utilization causes hostile results on public well being, particularly kids.