Karnataka FDA Crackdown: In a major crackdown, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration has seized medicines worth Rs 4, 02,352 at two unlicensed warehouses of the e-commerce platform Amazon. Around 40 bottles of expired drinks and pest infestation at the Bengaluru Hockey Club.

Two Raids, Two Venues

During the first raid, headed by Manohar, Assistant Drug Controller of the State Intelligence Branch, which hit the premises of M/s Amazon Seller Services Private Limited in Thattanahalli, Anekal taluk, the authorities seized drugs worth Rs 245,352.

In the second raid, led by Vibha, Drug Inspector of Bangalore Rural, conducted at Amazon's Aerospace facility in Devanahall, medicines worth Rs 1,57,000 was seized.

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Expired Soft Drinks Seized

The food safety inspection at the Hockey Club uncovered a different set of violations. Officials found 40 bottles of expired soft drinks in storage, along with soda bottles whose labelling did not meet requirements prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

The FDA officials flagged unhygienic conditions in areas used for preparing and storing food in the club. During the surprise inspection, pest infestation in food preparation areas was found, which would eventually lead to food contamination.

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Following the seizure, the FDA officials issued a notice to the Bengaluru club’s business operator. Expired food products and items not meeting the safety requirements were also seized.

“In view of the deficiencies observed relating to food safety and hygiene, a notice has been issued to the concerned Food Business Operator (FBO), and further legal action will be initiated as per the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the applicable Regulations, 2011,” HT quoted an FDA official as saying.

Officials declared that the club did not meet the safety standards set by the FDA. Following the seizure, legal action is being taken against the concerned operator under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and the Licensing and Registration Regulations 2011.