Union Health Minister JP Nadda said FSSAI has become a global leader in food safety and standards. Speaking at the third Global Food Regulator Summit at Bharat Mandapam, he highlighted India’s commitment to safe, resilient, and inclusive food systems.
Nadda noted FSSAI’s role in developing global food safety standards, including rapid testing kits and mobile laboratories. India hosts the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs and has developed 14 global standards while coordinating regional cooperation in Asia.
He also mentioned international partnerships through MoUs with countries like Bhutan, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Brazil, and Australia. At the national level, FSSAI modernized standards, approved rapid testing kits, expanded labs, and improved food import safety through accredited overseas labs and SWIFT integration.
Emphasizing the importance of food safety, Nadda said diet quality influences body, mind, and life. He warned that lapses in food safety can trigger public health crises, disrupt trade, and harm global trust. He called for stronger compliance to ensure the health and well-being of populations worldwide.
