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A substance added to a food-item to reduce its quality in order to increase its quantity is called as an adulterant. This act of Addition of the adulterant in food-items is known as food adulteration. The addition of adulterant may be intentional or accidental. But generally, the adulterant addition is intentional. The major reason for the intentional addition of these adulterants is for increasing the profit margin on the expense of the health of the the public or consumer. Food adulteration has become a severe problem in the country. We consume food to live. Yet how safe are the foods that we are consuming on a daily basis? Many of what we eat are subject to adulteration. This happens from the production state till it reaches the hands of consumers - at very stage food is being adulterated. This has serious health consequences. This includes chronic ailments which have deviating effects on our lives. To prevent adulteration of food, the state machinery has to play a significant role. The food safety authority must enhance its watchdog role. But instead, we are observing that they cannot effectively play a significant role due to limitations. There are good laws in place but lack of implementation or loopholes mean that the culprits remain untouched. The government must ensure that the food for consumption is safe. It must enhance vigilance across the country. Moreover, awareness must be created among mass people and exemplary punishment has to be ensured, as food adulteration is no less than a criminal offense.
