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Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA)

  • 26 Sep 2024
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Source: LM 

Recently, Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has developed an online portal Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) to notify the food import rejections at Indian borders to food safety authorities. 

  • About FIRA:  
    • FIRA was launched during the second edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 hosted by FSSAI in New Delhi. 
      • Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 aims to establish a global platform for food regulators to exchange insights on strengthening food safety systems and regulatory frameworks throughout the food value chain. 
    • It has an interactive online interface designed for swift information dissemination, aimed at enhancing traceability and transparency.  
  • FSSAI: 
    • It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006. 
    • It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health by regulating and supervising food safety and quality in India, operating under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Read More: FSSAI to Streamline Food Safety Regulations 

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