Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) | 26 Sep 2024

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.