Abstract
In Bangladesh, most of the foodstuffs, be they manufactured or processed, are unsafe for consumption
or adulterated to varying degrees. This problem persists at every level of the food chain from preparation
to consumption. Food manufacturers, processors, restaurants, fast food outlets and so forth are all
involved in one way or another in this corrupt practice of adulteration. Foods are adulterated by using
various harmful chemicals and toxic artificial colours, on the one hand, and rotten perishables turned to
poisonous foods are stored, sold and served to consumers in an unhygienic atmosphere, on the other.
The unhygienic and unsafe treatment of food is seriously impacting public health by causing numerous
chronic and non-chronic diseases. Despite different reasons for the unsafe treatment and adulteration of
foodstuffs in Bangladesh, this study will concentrate on the regulatory failures to combat the current food
safety problems persisting in Bangladesh.

Keywords
food, bangladesh, regulatory, issues, health, public, safety
DisciplinesArts and Humanities | Law

Publication Details

A. Noman Mohammad Atahar. Ali, and Food safety and public health issues in Bangladesh: a regulatory
(2013) 8 (1) European Food and Feed Law Review 31-40.