Health Minister JP Nadda yesterday underscored the importance of food safety on the global stage. He emphasized that food safety must be given priority to ensure the health and well-being of global populations. He said this while unveiling the logo and brochures for the second edition Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS 2.0) in New Delhi.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will organize the Summit from the 19th to the 21st of this month in the national capital. The
Minister stressed the need for continuous adaptation in the food safety and regulatory landscape to address emerging hazards, technological advancements, and shifting consumer demands.
The highlight of the summit will be the launch of several innovations like a dedicated website for Food Import Rejection Alerts(FIRA) and Food Import Clearance System 2.0 (FICS 2.0) FIRA is designed to share information of food import rejections at Indian borders.