India's Food Safety Crackdown: A Wake Up Call for the Industry The recent spate of raids, shutdowns, and warning labels in India has sent shockwaves through the country's $100 billion packaged food industry.
The unprecedented crackdown by regulators is a long overdue response to decades of neglect on food safety issues that have plagued consumers and undermined the reputation of Indian businesses.
Indian consumers have faced a daunting task for years: navigating street food stalls, adulterated products, and poorly labeled foods.