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India's FSSAI and Australia's DAFF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation on food safety. The agreement focuses on sharing best practices and technical knowledge to improve standards in both countries. In a related development, FSSAI has also launched a new system for licensing Ayurvedic food products. This dual initiative aims to strengthen both international food safety collaboration and the domestic Ayurveda industry.

Key Points: FSSAI and Australia DAFF Sign Food Safety Cooperation MoU

  • MoU signed to exchange best practices and technical knowledge on food safety
  • Aims to strengthen import procedures and capacity-building initiatives between nations
  • FSSAI also launched a new licensing window for Ayurvedic food products
  • New framework aligns traditional Ayurvedic recipes with modern safety standards
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FSSAI and Australia's DAFF sign MoU on food safety

India and Australia strengthen food safety ties as FSSAI and DAFF sign an MoU for knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical collaboration.

"The MoU represents a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between India and Australia - PIB Release"

New Delhi, September 26

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of Food Safety on September 24, at FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi.

According to a PIB release, the MoU was signed by Rajit Punhani, CEO, FSSAI and Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary, DAFF, Australia.

The signing of the MoU represents a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between India and Australia, reflecting the two countries' shared commitment to food safety.

The MoU will strengthen cooperation in the field of food safety, through the exchange of best practices, knowledge sharing, import procedures and other technical collaboration, including capacity-building initiatives.

Both sides expressed confidence that the MoU will foster stronger institutional ties and contribute to advancing food safety standards in both nations.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food-related issues in various Ministries and Departments.

The FSSAI has been established to lay down science-based standards for food articles and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import, ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

On September 25, FSSAI officially launched a dedicated licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. This significant step will enable manufacturers across India to seamlessly apply for licenses to produce and market traditional Ayurvedic foods.

According to an official release, the new 'Kind of Business' (KoB) framework for Ayurveda Aahara aims to formalise and streamline the sector, aligning traditional recipes, as documented in authoritative Ayurveda texts, with contemporary food safety and quality standards.

This move is designed to boost the food and Ayurveda industries by creating a regulated pathway for these products to reach the market.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step but implementation is key. FSSAI needs to ensure these partnerships actually benefit common people. We still see so many food adulteration cases in local markets. Hope this brings real change on ground level.
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Aditya G
The Ayurveda Aahara licensing system is a game-changer! Our traditional foods getting proper recognition while maintaining safety standards. This will help small Ayurvedic food businesses scale up properly. 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who imports Australian food products, this MoU will definitely streamline processes. Looking forward to smoother certification procedures and reduced paperwork. Good for businesses on both sides!
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Karthik V
Hope this collaboration focuses on farmer-level food safety practices too. Our agriculture sector needs modern techniques to reduce pesticide use and improve quality from farm to table.
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Michael C
International partnerships like these are crucial for global food safety standards. Australia's expertise in food traceability could really help India improve its supply chain monitoring. Win-win for consumers in both countries.

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