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Conversations : Murali Neelakantan Looks at Indian Pharma

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Regulations and Lobbying in the Food Industry

This chapter explores the disparities in regulations between the European Union and the United States regarding chemicals in processed food. It delves into the influence of the sugar lobby in the US and questions the priorities of the Indian government in ensuring better quality and preserving lives. It reflects on the reasons behind higher quality standards in the US and Western Europe compared to India in the pharmaceutical industry and explores the accountability and consequences that drive higher standards in the US.

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