Food is medicine—but in india, food has become poison. From adulterated milk and pesticide-laced vegetables to chemical-filled packaged snacks, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI) has failed spectacularly in protecting the nation’s health. Hospitals are overflowing with patients suffering from lifestyle diseases, cancers, and gut disorders—all linked to what we eat. Yet, the so-called watchdog sleeps. Here’s why FSSAI has become a national embarrassment.
1. No Real Quality Control, Only Paperwork
FSSAI is more interested in issuing licenses than conducting surprise inspections. On the ground, street food stalls, restaurants, and even big brands get away with zero checks.
2. Adulteration Epidemic
From detergent in milk to industrial dyes in spices, food adulteration in india is rampant. Where is the regulator? Busy holding press conferences while people ingest poison daily.
3. Hospitals Are Overflowing—But No Action
Doctors across india warn of rising cancer, diabetes, and gut diseases linked to unsafe food. Yet, FSSAI hasn’t declared this a national emergency.
4. QR Codes Could Solve It—But FSSAI Won’t Push It
In 2025, it’s shocking that most food products still don’t carry QR codes revealing their source, ingredients, and process. Transparency could save lives—but FSSAI drags its feet.
5. Crony Nexus With Big Brands
Small vendors get harassed for licenses, while multinational giants with toxic products easily pass approvals. This is not regulation—it’s corruption in broad daylight.
6. No Public Accountability
FSSAI rarely publishes real inspection reports or maintains an open database for citizens. If our food is “safe,” why hide the numbers?
7. India Needs Privatized Food Audits Now
The solution? Shut down FSSAI and bring in private, independent food audit companies competing for credibility. Every product should carry blockchain-based QR codes showing how, where, and when it was made.
🔥 The Bottom Line
FSSAI was meant to protect India’s food chain—but it has become a toothless tiger. The time has come for a radical overhaul. If unsafe food continues unchecked, this isn’t just negligence—it’s a national emergency.
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