FSSAI and BFDA Strengthen Food Safety Collaboration at Global Food Regulators Summit
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Global Food Regulators Summit at Bharat Mandapam |
| Meeting | Bilateral meeting between FSSAI and BFDA |
| Date of Agreement Signed | March 21, 2024 |
| Agreement Focus | Enhancing food safety, aligning regulatory frameworks, simplifying food import procedures, fostering technical cooperation |
| Mutual Recognition | FSSAI to recognize BFDA's control over Bhutanese food business operators (FBOs) |
| Key Focus Areas | 1. Implementation of the Agreement 2. Technical Cooperation 3. Capacity Building |
| Leadership Remarks | G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO, FSSAI: Importance of Agreement in trade and food safety Gyem Bidha, Director, BFDA: Role of Agreement in safe food trade, export challenges to India |
| Attendees | Senior officials from FSSAI, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Health, BFDA, and Royal Bhutanese Embassy |