Mangaluru: Isaac Vas elected president of KCCI

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September 27, 2019

Mangaluru, Sept 27: Entrepreneur Isaac Vas has been elected as the President of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at its 79th annual general meeting held on 25th September 2019.

KCCI was founded in the year 1940. The newly elected Board of KCCI for 2019-20 includes Shashidhar Pai Maroor as Vice-President, Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Divakar Pai Kochikar as the Secretaries, M. Ganesh Kamath as Treasurer, Nitte Yathiraj Shetty, B.A. Nazeer, Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Amith Ramachandra Acharya, Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Abdur Rahman Musba, P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Ms. Athmika Subbiah / Amin as Directors.

Isaac Vas is the Managing Director of Merger Beverages P.Ltd., makers of Merger Soda. The company owns the only fully automatic PET and Glass bottling line of the district.He also manages one of the largest outdoor advertisement providersin the city - Jyothi Advertisers, which has some of the leading brands as its clients.

His business has expanded into other areas and today they are Stockists for SERVO industrial lubricants for Indian Oil for 7 districts of Karnataka. Exclusive concessionaire for development of Panambur beach and Kapu Beach for Tourism by the Government of Karnataka. The life guards of Panambur Beach have saved over 200 lives at the beaches on our coast.

Isaac Vas has served as the Secretary of the Kanara Small Industries Association Baikampady, Honorary Secretary of Mangalore Club and the Assistant Governor for Rotary International. Having worked with Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers for 12 years he has a strong corporate exposure to his credit.

He emphasize that Focus on Tourism, IT, Startup, Making KCCI as recognized center for alternate dispute redressal and encouraging Women Entrepreneurs would be the thrust areas of the Chamber in his acceptance speech.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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