The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ramped up its initiatives to combat the widespread issue of food adulteration. The national food regulator has issued directives to state authorities to significantly increase surveillance and conduct raids to detect and prevent adulteration practices. These measures are part of a broader strategy to ensure food safety and quality across the country.
In its recent guidelines, FSSAI emphasized the need for rigorous monitoring throughout the food supply chain, advocating for improved surveillance systems and stronger laboratory testing procedures. The states are required to submit detailed reports on their enforcement actions to the FSSAI headquarters, highlighting their efforts to curb adulteration.
This comprehensive plan encompasses all food categories, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with adulterated food products. The enhanced enforcement is designed to uphold the quality and safety of food, providing greater protection to consumers.
The issue of food adulteration remains prevalent across India, with numerous incidents of contaminated food products being reported regularly. Experts acknowledge the complexity of addressing this challenge, but they support FSSAI’s proactive stance in safeguarding public health.