Seven packaged drinking water units closed for violations in Karnataka
102 units inspected in two days; 69 water samples collected for laboratory analysis
- ✓102 units inspected in two days; 69 water samples collected for laboratory analysis
- ✓Officials also seized 82 cases of one-litre packaged drinking water bottles, valued at ₹7,380, from M.S.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under states public notices.
Officials also seized 82 cases of one-litre packaged drinking water bottles, valued at ₹7,380, from M.S. Food and Beverages in Devanahalli taluk of Bengaluru Rural district after detecting labelling defects. As many as 102 packaged drinking water units were inspected between October 29 and 30, 69 water samples collected for laboratory analysis and issued notices to 53 food business operators (FBOs) for various violations.
Aqua Refresh Packaged Drinking Water Unit in Kalaburagi district was closed following non-cooperation during inspection and investigation. The samples collected during the inspections have been sent to government food laboratories to assess their quality and compliance with prescribed food safety standards.
The department said the special inspection drive would continue across the State and warned that stringent legal action would be initiated against packaged drinking water units found violating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules framed under it.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 30 October 2026 |