Karnataka health department bans artificial harmful colours in kebabs

On Monday, the Karnataka health department issued a notification mandating that kebabs, whether vegetarian, chicken, fish, or others, should not contain any artificial colors during preparation.

Rule 59 of the Food Safety and Quality Act-2006 is punishable with imprisonment from 7 years to life term and a fine up to ₹10 lakhs Penalty.

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Karnataka Bans Artificial Colors in Kebabs Following Health Concerns

In response to widespread concerns about the poor quality of kebabs and their adverse effects on public health due to the use of artificial coloring agents, the Karnataka health department has taken action. According to reports, 39 samples of kebabs from various locations across the state were collected, tested, and analyzed in Karnataka laboratories. The findings revealed that artificial colors such as sunset yellow and carmosine are unsafe and pose health hazards.

Earlier in March, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao had already banned the use of Rhodamine-B, another food coloring agent commonly found in dishes like ‘Gobi Manchurian’ and cotton candy, citing similar health concerns.

Health Minister’s Warning on Harmful Chemicals in Food

The health minister addressed growing concerns about harmful chemicals in food, specifically highlighting findings from a recent inspection focusing on the dish gobi manchurian. The inspection revealed the use of Rhodamine-B, a hazardous coloring agent, in its preparation. Gundurao emphasized the risks associated with such unsafe food practices, noting that multiple samples tested positive for Rhodamine-B, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, and Sunset Yellow.

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