The Government of India has launched the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) online portal at the 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024, held in New Delhi. This initiative, hosted by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aims to enhance food safety measures and improve transparency in food imports.
About the FIRA Portal
Developed by FSSAI, the FIRA portal serves as an online platform that alerts the public and food safety authorities about food consignments rejected by India due to substandard safety levels. The platform aims to ensure better traceability and transparency by quickly disseminating information on rejected food products.
Interactive Interface: FIRA provides an easy-to-use online interface, enabling rapid sharing of alerts and updates.
Strengthening Risk Management: By tracking rejected food products, the portal helps strengthen India's risk management system and prevent potential health risks.
Comprehensive Database: FIRA maintains a database of all rejected food consignments, providing easy access to information for authorities and the public.
Significance of FIRA
The FIRA portal is a crucial step towards safeguarding public health and maintaining high food safety standards. By improving transparency in food imports, it prevents the circulation of unsafe food products, ensuring that only safe, high-quality food enters the Indian market. This initiative also helps food safety authorities to take prompt action, improving overall risk management in the food sector.
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