Goa, Sept. 22 -- Recent enforcement drives by state Food and Drug Administrations (FDAs) against unsafe food and spurious medicines have brought renewed attention to India's regulatory system, with authorities stepping up inspections of restaurants, hotels, shops and pharmacies.

Over the past few weeks, regulatory agencies in several states have taken action against establishments accused of stocking substandard food products or medicines. The scale and consistency of these operations have attracted public attention, particularly in sectors that have often faced criticism for escaping rigorous regulatory scrutiny.

In Gurugram, Haryana, FDA officials conducted raids following complaints over the alleged sale or stocking of fake paneer, a...