International Journal of Social Sciences
Year : 2012, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 25) Last page : ( 45)
Print ISSN : 2249-6637. Online ISSN : 0000-0000.

Food Adultration in India: Issue of Policy or Social System?

Ghosh Deviprasad

SP Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai, India. Email: dp_ghosh@yahoo.com

Online published on 29 November, 2012.

Abstract

The author critically evaluates the policy and legal issues pertaining to food Adulteration in India by analyzing real life cases of adulteration and adulterants, but argues that legislation or government alone cannot tackle the problem of adulteration, corporate social responsibility and society at large needs to work towards its elimination. Economic development cannot be separate from the Social development of the country. The case discussed on how food sellers and also reputed companies are taking advantage of weak regulations and even weaker enforcement. This paper will be best suited to students of management and practitioners in government bodies, social organizations and company professionals associated to food industry. As the issues discussed here are faced by almost every individual in the country it is suitable for general public. This paper also has potential for use as case study for educational purpose for business environment study.

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Keywords

Food adulteration, Food Policy Reforms, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social System, PFA Act, Business Environment.

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