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The Food Import Rejection Alerts (FIRA) portal was launched during the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023.
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The FIRA portal is developed by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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FSSAI stands for Food Safety Standards Administration of India.
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The FIRA portal enables authorities to take immediate action on rejected food imports.
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FSSAI was established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
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The Food Safety and Standards Act was enacted in 2010.
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All food businesses in India require a license issued by FSSAI.
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FSSAI's main role is to ensure that food products are sold at the lowest prices.
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The FIRA portal does not provide any database for tracking rejected food products.
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FSSAI is responsible for the accreditation of food testing laboratories in India.
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Study Notes
Food Import Rejection Alerts (FIRA) Portal
- Launched during the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, hosted by FSSAI.
- Developed by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- Online platform for notifying food import rejections at Indian borders.
- Aims to inform the public and relevant authorities about rejected food imports.
- Facilitates rapid information exchange on food safety and health risks internationally.
- Enables authorities to take immediate preventive actions against risks from rejected food.
- Features an interactive interface for quick information dissemination, enhancing traceability and transparency.
- Acts as a database for tracking rejected food products, reinforcing the risk management system.
Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Established by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, consolidating food safety regulations in India.
- Sets globally benchmarked food standards and promotes adherence among food businesses.
- Encourages good manufacturing and hygiene practices to ensure safe food access for citizens.
- Responsible for public health protection through regulation and supervision of food safety.
- Issues food licenses necessary for anyone selling or importing food in India.
- Conducts food import controls to prevent harmful ingredients in food products.
- Accredits food testing laboratories across India, enhancing food safety measures.
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Description
Explore the Food Import Rejection Alerts (FIRA) Portal launched at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. This online platform developed by FSSAI aims to inform about food import rejections at Indian borders, facilitating quick communication regarding food safety. Learn how this initiative enhances traceability and reinforces risk management in food imports.
