India leads the way in strengthening the global food safety ecosystem
Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, addressed the Valedictory Ceremony of the two-day Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, here. Hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the summit featured insightful dialogues and discussions aimed at fostering international collaboration and knowledge-sharing on food safety and regulatory issues.
Addressing the session, Chirag Paswan said, “It is our responsibility to ensure food safety along with food security. We should aim not only to maintain the quality of our food but also to explore ways to enhance its value.” Paswan congratulated FSSAI for organising the global summit which saw a massive participation of national and international food regulators and other stakeholders. “The diversity of our food systems is truly remarkable—this is the essence of India. We need to brainstorm ways to transform this rich abundance into meaningful opportunities,” he added.
Dr V K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, in his special address, commended the Eat Right India movement of FSSAI. He said, “I’m very proud that our nation has the Eat Right Movement. I urge all of you to join the movement of the Eat Right India Jan Andolan and engage in behavioural change.”
India hosted the Regional Conclave aimed at enhancing collaboration and harmonisation within the Codex Alimentarius Commission’s standard-setting process. This is the first time that a Regional Conclave has been organised outside the headquarters of Codex in Rome. It provided a dedicated platform for Asian countries to discuss food safety, trade, and regulatory challenges unique to the region.