India, Oct. 6 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had issued a directive to food safety authorities across all states and union territories to step up surveillance and enforcement actions against unsafe food products in light of the upcoming festive season.

The festive season typically brings a spike in demand for multiple food items such as dairy products, sweets, snacks and savouries including Namkeen, papad/fryums, edible oil, beverages, ghee, etc.

As per the directive, heightened inspection and enforcement actions are meant to prevent the circulation of "adulterated, counterfeited and unsafe food products". Beyond the food items mentioned, the FSSAI also asks regional agencies to expand the list of targeted c...