• Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviewed FSSAI's initiatives, highlighting significant progress in enhancing food safety nationwide. 

• He emphasized the critical role of food safety in protecting citizens' health and the importance of providing evidence-based information to empower consumers.

• He appreciated FSSAI's advancements since 2016, especially its work to strengthen the food safety ecosystem, promote awareness, and lead initiatives like millet promotion and adherence to CODEX standards.

• The Health Minister emphasized proactive engagement with industries and stakeholders to foster partnerships to promote healthy eating initiatives across India.

• The 'Manual on Methods of Analysis of Foods—Microbiological Examination of Food and Water' and the 'Guide for Food Analysis—Opinion on Test Reports as per FSS Act, 2006’, along with 'Food Safety Bytes,' a series of videos featuring social media influencers, were launched to raise public awareness about safe food practices.

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