G-20 Global Food Regulators Summit to be held in Delhi on July 20-21

New Delhi, July 18 (KNN) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is organising the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 in New Delhi on July 20-21, 2023.

The summit is being organised as a G20 event. Food Regulators from over 40 countries will participate along with representatives from 30 International Organisations and 25 International Research Institutes/Universities.

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) unveiled the logo of the Summit on Monday in the presence of Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prof SP Singh Baghel.

Speaking on the occasion, the union minister said, “This is the first time the summit is being held outside Rome, Italy. The Global Food Regulators Summit will focus on the crucial aspect of food safety, which needs as much attention as food security.”

He expressed his confidence that through collective efforts, the summit would lead to the harmonisation of global food safety standards, improved regulatory frameworks, and the provision of safe and high-quality food for consumers worldwide.

Union Minister Baghel said, “This summit aligns with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency- One Earth, One Family, One Future. Indian tradition has always been about Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, and this summit is a step in that direction.”

G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO, of FSSAI, said, “Over the course of two days, the summit will feature a diverse range of activities, including keynote addresses by international organizations and scientists, technical and plenary sessions with food regulators, interactive sessions with national and international stakeholders, and bilateral and multilateral meetings to address current and emerging challenges.”

As per the official statement, the Summit will witness the launch of a Common Digital Dashboard—a unified IT portal providing comprehensive information on standards, regulations, notifications, advisories, guidelines, contamination limits, and the latest developments by Food Regulators in India.

Another initiative that will be launched include is the common regulator's platform 'SaNGRAH' (Safe Food for Nations: Global Food Regulatory Authorities Handbook).  (KNN Bureau)