FSSAI stresses upon increasing inspections of high-risk food establishments

ANI January 22, 2025 356 views

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is taking major steps to enhance food safety across the country. FSSAI's CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao recently met with Tamil Nadu officials to stress the importance of increasing inspections in high-risk food establishments. He also highlighted the new Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal, which provides transparent information about food import rejections. These initiatives aim to improve food safety standards and protect consumer health.

"Ensuring food safety is crucial for protecting consumer health" - G Kamala Vardhana Rao
New Delhi, January 22: G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of FSSAI on Wednesday stressed upon increasing the inspections of high-risk food establishments and periodical review of food testing laboratories in Tamil Nadu in a meeting with Lalvena, IAS, Principal Secretary and Food Safety Commissioner, Tamil Nadu, as per a release.

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FSSAI increases inspections of high-risk food establishments

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Launches digital FIRA portal for food import tracking

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Discusses food safety with Tamil Nadu and Customs officials

Rao also discussed the ongoing work of development of Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets at various locations and urged the work to be expedited so that these hubs can be used by the public at the earliest.

The FSSAI CEO also visited the Southern Regional Office of FSSAI in Chennai and discussed the functioning of various divisions in the Regional office and the National Food Laboratory, Chennai, with senior officials.

Rao also had a meeting with ARS Kumar, IRS, Chief Commissioner, Chennai Customs, and other Customs officials.

Highlighting the recent launch of Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal by FSSAI, Rao focused on the need of regular sharing of final fate of import food consignments rejected by FSSAI.

Rao also discussed various issues related to Food Import Clearance while emphasizing on the importance of food import clearance process for ensuring the food safety to the consumers.

Capacity building of Custom officials on Food Safety and Standards Rules and Regulations to facilitate the green channel clearance process was also discussed during the meeting.

FIRA is a digital platform designed to provide timely updates and information about food import rejections by regulatory authorities and stated that it serves as a resource for exporters, importers, and other stakeholders in the food industry, helping them understand reasons for rejection and stay informed about regulatory compliance requirements.

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