After gobi manchurian, the government has now banned the use of artificial colours in kebabs made with vegetables, chicken, and fish across the State.

An official order to this effect was issued by the Food Safety and Quality Department on June 21.

 The food department analyse the samples and found Rhodamine-B, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, and Sunset Yellow among the artificial colours detected.

The violation of these rules can lead to imprisonment, ranging from a minimum of seven years up to life term and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh under Rule 59 of the Act, the order stated, adding that all those involved in the manufacturing and sale of kebabs in the State should mandatorily comply with the order.