Global Food Regulators Summit 2024: Shaping Safety Standards

The 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi on September 20-21, 2024, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) alongside the 3rd World Food India 2024.

Event Overview and Objectives

The 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit was inaugurated on September 20, 2024, in New Delhi.
Organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) alongside the 3rd World Food India 2024.
Two-day event (September 20-21, 2024) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Primary goals:

- Facilitate exchange of information on food regulation aspects
- Discuss global food safety requirements
- Promote cooperation between food regulators of various countries
- Address emerging challenges in food safety and regulation

Focus on critical topics such as:

- Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Regulation of health supplements and nutraceuticals
- Sustainable food packaging
- Ensuring food safety and nutrition for all
- Residue and contaminant monitoring systems
- New age analysis in food testing
- Impact of animal feed on food safety and human health
- Sports and nutrition

Key Participants and Speakers

Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda (JP Nadda) inaugurated the summit
Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lallan Singh), Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, to address the valedictory session
Delegates from over 70 countries and 30 international organizations

Participation from:

- Food regulatory bodies
- Risk assessment authorities
- Research institutes
- Universities

Global organizations:

- Codex Alimentarius Commission
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- European Food Safety Authority
- Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, USA
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of WHO, delivered a virtual address

Initiatives and Launches

Introduction of the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024
- Assesses food safety performance of Indian States and Union Territories
Launch of a new website for Food Import Rejection Alerts (FIRA)
- Online portal to share information on food import rejections at Indian borders
Unveiling of Food Import Clearance System 2.0 (FICS 2.0)
- Advanced version for faster processing and transparency
- Complete online solution with new features, automation, and integration
Debut of "Flavours of Shree Anna – Sehat aur Swaad Ke Sang"
- 13-episode show on Doordarshan promoting millet-based recipes
Conclave of CEOs from major food companies and senior government officials
- Discuss promoting ease of doing business
- Enhance access to nutritious foods
- Improve food safety infrastructure

Significance and Context

First time a regional food regulators conference is organized outside Rome
Builds on the success of the inaugural Global Food Regulators Summit in 2023
Aims to create a global platform for food regulators to exchange perspectives
Enhances regional collaboration in the standard-setting process within the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Provides a dedicated platform for Asian countries to discuss food safety, trade, and regulatory challenges
Emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation in food safety and regulatory landscape
Addresses emerging hazards, technological advancements, and shifting consumer demands
Highlights India's commitment to advancing food safety standards
Promotes knowledge exchange to ensure global food safety and quality
Bilateral meetings scheduled with Bhutan, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia

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