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- Shivamogga Sub-Divisional Officer Maitri inspected a processing unit in Bullapura following public complaints about the use of banned industrial dyes on areca nuts.
- Officials collected samples of the produce for testing to determine if illegal chemicals were applied to enhance appearance.
- The administration warned that artificial coloring of areca nuts is strictly prohibited and carries legal consequences.
- Such practices degrade product quality and cause significant market rejection for exporters.
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- Laboratory results of the collected areca nut samples
- Potential legal action against the processing unit owners
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