Mysuru, Oct. 9 -- MLA urges DC to curb sale of counterfeit 'Mysuru Brand' products

Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has urged the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) to form a special squad to check sale of counterfeit and substandard food items and fake products sold under the 'Mysuru Brand' during Dasara.

In a letter to the DC, he said Mysuru is expected to receive a large number of tourists from across during the festival. There was a risk of spurious food items and fake products marketed as Mysuru specialities, including Mysore Pak, sandalwood oil and sandalwood soap, being sold to visitors, he pointed out.

Such products could pose a risk to public health and damage the reputation of Mysuru's genuine products and tourism. He urged the DC ...