Kerala Tops State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024: Key Insights and Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kerala tops State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024 for the second consecutive year. |
| Report Release | Inaugural session of FSSAI Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. |
| About SFSI | Annual assessment by FSSAI since 2018-19 to improve food safety ecosystem. |
| Objective | Provide safe and nutritious food to citizens. |
| Parameters | Human Resources, Compliance, Food Testing, Training & Capacity Building, Consumer Empowerment. |
| New Parameter (2023) | 'Improvement in SFSI Rank'. |
| Categories | Large States, Small States, Union Territories (UTs). |
| Top Performing States (2024) | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jammu Kashmir, Gujarat, Nagaland. |
| Kerala's Achievements | Over 100% inspections target achieved, improved food-testing infrastructure, increased registrations. |
| Union Health Minister Remarks | Emphasis on harmonizing standards with global benchmarks, addressing innovative food trends. |
| FSSAI Initiatives | Launched FIRA portal, FICS 2.0 for faster food import clearances. |
| About FSSAI | Autonomous body under Ministry of Health, established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. |
| Vision | Safe and nutritious food for citizens. |
| Mission | Set global standards, ensure compliance, and enable access to safe food. |