Governments regulate amid trade-offs—safety, economics, enforcement challenges—not always perfectly. On bike taxis, specific violations (no permits, poor helmets/insurance, accidents) prompted action beyond "looting."
Comparisons (India vs EU):
- **Food**: EU far stricter (precautionary principle, tighter pesticide MRLs, additive bans, EtO limits). FSSAI follows Codex but allows higher residues; frequent EU rejections of Indian exports.
- **Vehicle safety**: EU mandates advanced crash standards (Euro NCAP). India’s AIS/Bharat NCAP improving but lags on features due to cost/affordability.
- **Cosmetics/skin**: EU Regulation 1223/2009 bans/restricts far more ingredients, requires pre-notification. India’s Drugs & Cosmetics Act less rigorous.
- **Healthcare/medical devices**: EU MDR stricter on approvals, traceability. India’s rules align more recently but vary in enforcement/quality.
India progresses but prioritizes access/scale vs EU’s higher bar.