The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to explain why a nationwide performance audit of food safety regulations is needed. This comes amid concerns over food adulteration and weak enforcement. The court seeks to understand the effectiveness of the current food safety framework.The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to explain why a nationwide performance audit of food safety regulations is needed. This comes amid concerns over food adulteration and weak enforcement. The court seeks to understand the effectiveness of the current food safety framework.