According to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FA

The FAO report highlighted sugar and salt as common food items contaminated with microplastics. This revelation is part of a broader concern regarding microplastic pollution in food products globally. In response to this issue, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) initiated a project in March 2024, focusing on establishing validated methodologies for detecting micro and nano-plastics in various food matrices and understanding their prevalence and impact on Indian consumers. This project underscores the urgency of addressing microplastic contamination to safeguard public health.