ASPA to release white paper on food adulteration
The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), in collaboration with Dr Keshav Kumar, IPS (Retd), PhD, Forensic Advisor to the Government of Assam and Honorary Member of ASPA, is set to release a white paper addressing the growing challenge of food adulteration and its implications for consumer safety, public health, and industry trust.
11 Mar 2026 | 484 Views | By PrintWeek Team
The upcoming white paper examines emerging trends in food adulteration and highlights the importance of strengthening enforcement frameworks, authentication technologies, and traceability systems across the food supply chain. Drawing on extensive law enforcement and forensic expertise, the publication aims to encourage stronger collaboration among regulators, industry stakeholders, and technology providers to address this complex challenge.
Speaking on the initiative, Ankit Gupta, president, ASPA, noted that “safeguarding the integrity of food products requires a collective effort involving stronger regulatory enforcement, industry accountability, and the adoption of advanced authentication and traceability mechanisms.”
Author of the white paper, Dr Keshav Kumar, emphasised the role of investigative and forensic approaches in addressing organised adulteration networks and strengthening deterrence within the food ecosystem.
The white paper will be available for free download on the ASPA website, enabling policymakers, enforcement agencies, industry stakeholders, and consumers to access insights aimed at strengthening trust and transparency in India’s food supply chain.