Food Safety Officials Inspect 45 Packaged Drinking Water Units Across Karnataka State

Food safety authorities have launched a <b>state-wide crackdown</b> on packaged drinking water units, inspecting <b>45 facilities</b> to ensure compliance with quality standards. Following the inspections, <b>24 units</b> have been issued formal notices for various violations, while 32 water samples have been dispatched for rigorous laboratory testing to determine safety levels. The system's reactive approach remains a concern, as inspections often follow public health risks rather than preventing them. While authorities have seized misbranded water in <b>Mysuru and Davangere</b> and shuttered a unit in <b>Mulbagal</b>, the prevalence of non-compliant water suppliers highlights a persistent gap in routine regulatory oversight. Consumers should remain vigilant about the quality of bottled water, as administrative lapses continue to put public health at risk.