The Hindu 13.01.2011
BBMP panel cracks whip on mineral water units
The mineral water you just bought may not really be safe. The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike's (BBMP) Standing Committee for Health has found that mineral water bottling units are functioning without ISI certification in Bommanahalli Assembly constituency.
During a surprise inspection on Tuesday, the committee members, headed by chairperson B.S. Manjunatha Reddy, found that borewell water was being filled into the empty mineral bottles at some units.
Some were found to be misusing the labels of branded mineral companies.
Cracking the whip against such units, he said that mineral water units can function only with ISI certification. He directed the officials to shut down two units, which were found to have no ISI certification. The owners of mineral water units allegedly picked up a quarrel with the committee.
However, the committee members issued them an ultimatum and directed them to function only after procuring ISI certification.
The committee also inspected Sardharji Ka Dhaba at Roopena Agrahara. They came heavily against the owner for failing to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. They also found that the kitchen lacked safety measures and that rotten, half-boiled eggs were being served to customers.