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Karnataka orders food operators to correct safety lapses within 15 days
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:44 PM
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The Karnataka government has given food business operators a 15‑day deadline to rectify identified safety deficiencies, warning of action against non‑compliance.
The state administration of Karnataka issued a notice to all food business operators, directing them to address safety deficiencies identified during recent inspections. Operators have been allotted a period of 15 days from the date of the notice to implement corrective measures and submit compliance reports.
Authorities said the move aims to strengthen consumer protection and ensure that food establishments meet the standards prescribed under existing food safety regulations. The deadline applies uniformly across the state, covering restaurants, catering services, street‑food stalls and other food‑handling units.
The government has indicated that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe could result in enforcement actions, including suspension of licences or penalties as provided for under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Officials will conduct follow‑up inspections to verify that corrective steps have been taken.
Industry representatives were urged to cooperate fully and prioritize hygiene upgrades to avoid disruptions to their operations. The directive reflects the state's ongoing effort to improve public health outcomes through stricter oversight of the food sector.
Authorities said the move aims to strengthen consumer protection and ensure that food establishments meet the standards prescribed under existing food safety regulations. The deadline applies uniformly across the state, covering restaurants, catering services, street‑food stalls and other food‑handling units.
The government has indicated that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe could result in enforcement actions, including suspension of licences or penalties as provided for under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Officials will conduct follow‑up inspections to verify that corrective steps have been taken.
Industry representatives were urged to cooperate fully and prioritize hygiene upgrades to avoid disruptions to their operations. The directive reflects the state's ongoing effort to improve public health outcomes through stricter oversight of the food sector.