New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Food companies, restaurants and quick-commerce platforms may face higher compliance costs and operational delays as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expands regulatory scrutiny across the food supply chain, Jefferies said in a report.

The report said the regulator's approach is shifting beyond individual products to cover advertising claims, labelling, product authenticity, online listings, storage conditions and food safety practices.

"Food regulation is expanding from products to the entire value chain," Jefferies said, adding that enforcement was intensifying as companies strengthened audits, documentation and internal controls.

According to the report, more than 150 notices have reporte...