FSSAI aims to train 2.5mn food operators in a year

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set an ambitious goal to train 2.5 million food operators by the upcoming year, its CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao said at a State Connect Session organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association FSSAI and Telangana government – here on Friday.

This session on ‘Strenghtening the Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Ecosystem: Towards Enhancing the State Food Safety Index’ was envisaged to create awareness about the Eat Right India initiative by the State government to strengthen the food safety & regulatory ecosystem at large.

During the opening session, Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of leveraging technological advancements to combat counterfeit products for the benefit of public health. He also highlighted key initiatives aimed at strengthening the food safety index through partnerships and active engagement with all stakeholders, including businesses outside the food sector. Additionally, he encouraged stakeholders to support the International Millet Year 2023 celebrations by incorporating millets into recipes and daily diets for a healthier option.

C Shekar Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana in his opening remarks commended FSSAI’s Eat Right initiative for its role in strengthening the country’s food safety ecosystem.