ASPA and former CBI Joint Director Dr. Keshav Kumar to release white paper addressing the growing challenge of food adulteration in India

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), in collaboration with Dr. Keshav Kumar, IPS (Retd.), Ph.D., 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.

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 from extensive law enforcement and forensic expertise, the publication aims to encourage stronger collaboration between regulators, industry stakeholders, and technology providers to tackle 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, emphasized the role of investigative and forensic approaches in addressing organized 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.